In the Late Nineteenth Century,Social Darwinists Argued That People Who

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the late nineteenth century,Social Darwinists argued that people who failed economically in the United States did so because

• A)they had not received a college education.
• B)racism and other prejudices held them back.
• C)they had poor individual character.
• D)business wealth was concentrated into the hands of a few.
• E)they were not members of "the Elect."

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Definitions:

Conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based on external consequences and individual needs.

Postconventional

A stage of moral development in which the individual's sense of morality is defined in terms of more abstract principles and values rather than conventional rules or authority figures.

Preliminary

Describes something that comes before the main event, subject, or activity, often serving as an initial or preparatory stage.