AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
Social Darwinism was used to justify:
A.Workers' rights movements
B.European imperialism and social inequality
C.Democratic reforms
D.The abolition of slavery
Explanation
Core Concept
Social Darwinism misapplied Darwin's theory of natural selection to human society, arguing that the success of European nations and the wealthy was evidence of their natural superiority, justifying imperialism and laissez-faire economics.
Correct Answer
BEuropean imperialism and social inequality
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