Conclusion

In conclusion, when it comes to ideologies, trying to gauge public opinion is difficult. However, we can see how turn of the century America struggled with defining itself and how its economic system was not only affected by the rich and powerful, but also by the middle and lower class, both for it and against it. This emphasis on identity brought a damaging wave of xenophobia that is still prevalent to this day. As we study these complicated systems and philosophies, we need to keep in mind that there are many different perspectives on it based on how these systems affected groups differently.