Social Darwinists in the Nineteenth Century Argued

question 79

Multiple Choice

Social Darwinists in the nineteenth century argued

• A) the same laws of nature that result in evolution as described by Darwin apply to human societies.
• B) the fittest were the hardworking factory laborers, whose efforts showed their biological superiority.
• C) economic failure was the result of the environment, not wickedness or biological weakness.
• D) more advanced people have a natural duty to care for less advanced people.
• E) the natural evolution of humanity has made cooperation and compassion into characteristics that increase the species' chances of survival.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The total amount of goods and services consumed by households and individuals in an economy.

Consumption Function

An economic formula that depicts the relationship between total consumption and gross national income, indicating how income affects spending.

Future Expectations

Anticipations or predictions about the economy or financial markets based on current events or trends that can influence consumer and investor behaviors.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate at which borrowers can obtain loans and savers can earn on their investments in the open market.