In the mid 19th century Marxism and [[Social Darwinism]], with its commitment to [[science]], were important facets of Progressivism; in America however, after the [[Civil War]], many adherents of the [[Social Gospel]] movement called themselves "progressive" and advocated for [[equality]] for [[Blacks]] and social reform. | In the mid 19th century Marxism and [[Social Darwinism]], with its commitment to [[science]], were important facets of Progressivism; in America however, after the [[Civil War]], many adherents of the [[Social Gospel]] movement called themselves "progressive" and advocated for [[equality]] for [[Blacks]] and social reform. |