AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
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Question
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How did the theory of Social Darwinism justify imperialism?
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Social Darwinism actually rejected the idea of imperialism on the basis that imperialism is immoral
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Social Darwinists felt that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore were destined to rule over inferior peoples and cultures.
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Social Darwinists preached salvation to God through helping poorer countries.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Social Darwinists believe in “survival of the fittest”-the idea that certain people become powerful in society because they are innately better. Social Darwinism has been used to justify imperialism, racism, eugenics and social inequality at various times over the past century and a half.
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