Social Darwinism and the Gilded Age

This course delves into the complex era of Social Darwinism and the Gilded Age, exploring the rebirth of reform, the prevailing ideas of the Gilded Age, and the political landscape in Washington. It examines the tariff debate, rural unrest, and the rise of Populism, along with the resistance and repression that ensued. The course also investigates the imposition of segregation and the African American response. This comprehensive study provides a deep understanding of this transformative period in American history.