Question

Washington Gladden’s ideas would most closely be tied to which period in US history? A) Great Depression B) Civil Rights Movement C) Progressive Movement D) Reconstruction E) Civil War

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Progressive Movement

Explanation:

Washington Gladden was a pastor and leader of the Social Gospel Movement. His ideas were associated with the Progressive Movement. The Progressive Movement developed in the early years of the twentieth century as a response to the many social problems that the country faced.

Washington Gladden was the first religious figure to support unions. He also opposed segregation and was a prolific writer.

Answer 2

Washington Gladden's ideas would most closely be tied to Reconstruction period in United States history. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D". Washington Gladden was a minster and a pastor and he was helping in the reconstruction of religion.