THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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Both were designed to examine and explain the human condition and pose possible solutions
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both philosophies dealt with how the human condition could be improved with faith
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both Social Darwinists and followers of the Social Gospel agreed that capitalism was inherently wrong
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They shared nothing in common and dealt with two completely different subjects
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Social Gospel movement proposes that it is the duty of everyone in society to care for the less fortunate. It was based on the Christian principals of doing good works and helping the poor. Social Darwinism is an attempt to apply Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution to humans and races.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Gospel of Wealth supported rich industrialists by saying that their wealth eventually benefited the poor. Social Darwinism defends capitalism by saying that their wealth is earned through the natural order of nature. Both supported capitalism, but had different ways of expressing and defending their views.
Detailed explanation-3: -Social Darwinists believe in “survival of the fittest”-the idea that certain people become powerful in society because they are innately better. Social Darwinism has been used to justify imperialism, racism, eugenics and social inequality at various times over the past century and a half.
Detailed explanation-4: -Carnegie’s Gospel of Wealth Andrew Carnegie advocated a gentler version of Social Darwinism that he called the Gospel of Wealth. This philosophy held that wealthy Americans should engage in philanthropy, using their fortunes to create the conditions that would help people help themselves.