The 'Social Gospel' movement of the late 19th century emphasized:
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Correct answer: The application of Christian ethics to solve urban poverty and slums
Leaders of the Social Gospel believed that religious faith should be expressed through social reform. They worked to improve urban conditions and advocated for labor rights and child labor laws.
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