Social Darwinists Held the View That Racism Toward African Americans

question 65

Multiple Choice

Social Darwinists held the view that racism toward African Americans was acceptable because __________.

• A) they believed that, without restrictions, African Americans would take jobs away from whites
• B) they believed African Americans were more advanced than whites and did not need special treatment
• C) they believed African Americans needed to fight their own battles for equality
• D) they believed African Americans were predisposed to vice and crime

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