• Advocated for labor rights and improved working conditions, particularly for women and children
• Fought against child labor, advocating for laws to protect children from exploitation in the workplace
• Worked to address social issues such as poverty, alcoholism, and inequality by promoting social reforms informed by Christian principles
• Founded and supported organizations such as the National Consumers League and the Women's Christian Temperance Union to further their reform efforts
• Raised awareness about the plight of the poor and marginalized, and advocated for policies and programs that would alleviate their suffering
• Developed networks and alliances with other social reformers and activists to strengthen their collective efforts in bringing about social change.
What did Social Gospel reformers, such as Florence Kelley and Frances Willard, do?
lobbied for increased taxes for all workers, including child laborers
• petitioned members of Congress to grant women the right to vote
• promoted the acceptance of child labor based on biblical passages
O advocated for poor, geople through the teachings of Christianity
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