Darwinism influence thinking outside the biological sciences?
In what ways did Darwinism influence thinking outside the biological sciences? Do you think Darwin was correct in disagreeing with Herbert Spencer’s “assumption that the evolutionary process in the natural world had any relevance to human social institutions”(page 636)? Explain.
2. What are some examples of how agricultural problems created a desire for a more active government? Why was the issue of the gold standard so wrapped up in the plight of the farmers? Did these politically active farmers have a point, or were they incorrect in their assessment of their problems?
3. Do you think that the political party system of the Gilded Age was similar to the current party system? Why or why not? What were the issues that divided American voters at this time, and were these understandable concerns?