jun 1, 1885 - Josiah Strong’s “Our Country: Its Possible Future and Present Crisis
Description:
Who: Josiah Strong (reverend), ProtestantsWhat: a claim that Protestant Americans were the fittest to survive in a competitive environment because of their religion, allowed several missionaries to "civilize" other regions in the world
Cause: rise of Darwinism, pro-imperialists grow
Effect: inspire people to force government to become involved in foreign affairs and become world power, "superior race"
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Date:
jun 1, 1885
Now
~ 140 years ago