As the Civil War concluded and the United States evolved into a reborned nation with new expectations and ideals, social conflict evolved to include tension between social classes rather than ethnic groups and cultures. Although cultural and ethnical discrimination remained evident within society, major conflicts shifted to include wealthy politicians escaping the law and pushing responsibilities onto less fortunate members of society. As a result of these newly developed conflicts, social classes and political status became exceptionally evident and higher status citizens felt no true responsibility within the country: “... a man may be a patriot without risking his own life or sacrificing his health. There are plenty of lives less valuable”
