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AP World History: Modern
Unit 6 – Industrialization's Impact (1750-1900)
Topic 6.1
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the theory known as Social Darwinism and its relationship with imperialism?
Social Darwinism served as both a justification and explanation for European empire-building in foreign lands.
It arose among those opposed to foreign conquest who developed it to argue for an end to slavery and better treatment of colonial peoples.
It arose as a new school of thought among anthropologists studying new peoples and cultures during the age of imperialism.
Charles Darwin developed it alongside his biological theories to support British imperialism amid tremendous competition over foreign lands by Europeans.
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