What Idea Was Promoted by the Theory of Social Darwinism

question 32

Multiple Choice

What idea was promoted by the theory of social Darwinism in the late nineteenth century?

• A) Certain inequities should be ameliorated by government intervention.
• B) Charles Darwin actually was writing about people when he authored On the Origin of Species.
• C) Progress is the result of competition where the strong survived and the weak died out.
• D) Competition led rich Americans to have an unfair advantage over the poor.

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Definitions:

Transaction

Refers to an agreement or exchange between two or more parties that results in the movement of money or resources.

Exchanges

Transactions where goods, services, or securities are traded between two parties without the use of cash.

Other Parties

Refers to third parties or external entities involved in transactions or agreements outside of the primary parties concerned.

Business Gives

Likely refers to corporate philanthropy or donations made by businesses to charitable organizations or causes.