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

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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 were not fit enough to survive in the market.
• D) business wealth was concentrated into the hands of a few.
• E) they were not members of "the elect."

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