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The New Imperialism

Question 2 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

What was social Darwinism?

Answer
A
the change from nation to empire through imperialism
B
the belief that social values should be shared with other nations
C
the aim of imperialists to settle new land
D
the application of Darwin's theories to human societies

Explanation

Social Darwinism applied ideas associated with Darwin’s theory of evolution—especially “survival of the fittest”—to human societies. Its supporters used these ideas to argue that some groups or nations were naturally stronger or superior to others. Therefore, the correct choice is the application of Darwin’s theories to human societies.

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