Explain the influence of Social Darwinism on imperialism. What did this theory emphasize and how was it used to justify imperialism?

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Sophie Chapman

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Explain the influence of Social Darwinism on imperialism. What did this theory emphasize and how was it used to justify imperialism?

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Liliana Ayers · Answer 1

Social Darwinism was used to justify imperialism. The main idea behind Social Darwinism is that the strongest and fittest survive ... The imperialists believed their culture, their way of life, their government, and their economic system were the best.