What did the followers of the social gospel movement believe that organized religion must place greater emphasis on?

A) reconstructing American society

B) stopping immigration to the United States

C) raising funds

D) supporting the Populist Party

A) reconstructing American society

The Social Gospel movement took place during the Gilded Age and sought to reform society to be more moral and proper.

The Social Gospel movement supported reform especially for social groups that were struggling in society. The aimed to reform prisons, orphanages, education, and laws regarding morality. Early reformers wanted to make alcohol illegal and encourage chaste behaviors. They also worked to improve working conditions and get rid of child labor.