During the late 1800s, the idea of Social Darwinism was used to explain the

A. success or failure of businesses

B. development of the Granger Movement

C. need for settlement houses

D. creation of a national parks system

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Isabel Santana

4 February, 18:24

During the late 1800s, the idea of Social Darwinism was used to explain the

A. success or failure of businesses

B. development of the Granger Movement

C. need for settlement houses

D. creation of a national parks system

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Jayce · Answer 1

The answer is A.

Explanation:

The term was coined by the British scientist and philosopher Herbert Spencer. This theory states that human life in society is governed by the same rules of selection found in nature. The social life of people is a struggle of existence determined by the "survival of the fittest." The strong grow in power and cultural influence over the weak, whose role and culture are diminished.

During the late 1800s, the idea of Social Darwinism was used to explain theA. success or failure of businessesB. development of the Granger MovementC. need for settlement housesD. creation of a national parks system

During the late 1800s, the idea of Social Darwinism was used to explain the

A. success or failure of businesses

B. development of the Granger Movement

C. need for settlement houses

D. creation of a national parks system