How was Social Darwinism used to justify imperialism?

Europeans believed they were a more evolved race who deserved to take over others.

Europeans believed their race would die out if they did not conquer more territory.

Europeans believed other races were superior and wanted to learn about their cultures.

Europeans believed industrialization would naturally be replaced by other means of income.

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Cristina Parker

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How was Social Darwinism used to justify imperialism?

Europeans believed they were a more evolved race who deserved to take over others.

Europeans believed their race would die out if they did not conquer more territory.

Europeans believed other races were superior and wanted to learn about their cultures.

Europeans believed industrialization would naturally be replaced by other means of income.

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Lorelei Gallagher · Answer 1

Because Social Darwinism is a mash between "Survival of the Fittest" and socialogy, races and political groups/parties fought to be at the top. It's natural for large groups in population to think they are better than the rest and given the example of Hitler, Benito Mussolini, etc., it's not hard to see who Europeans think they are. The first option is most likely correct.