Making Modern American Culture

Science and Faith 

1. US remains a highly religious nation, but new scientific discoveries enhance faith in science 
   1. EX: Darwin's Evolution is translated by Spencer to "Social Darwinism"
      1. Attractive b/c
   2. Americans are outcompeting others. 
2. Diversity and Innovation in Religion: 
   1. Diversity: Immigration 
   2.  Protestants: Innovate 
      1. Missions to foreign countries 
      2. Social Gospel - renew faith by pushing social justice 
      3. Fundamentalism 
3. Commerce and Culture 
   1. Consumer Culture SEEMS democratic. If you've  got money, you can ride. 
4. Public Spaces become less masculine 
5. Class…