Social Darwinism

Term Social Darwinism was created by ______ ______ in 1877

What book did Charles Darwin publish his theories in?

What are 3 important concepts in understanding Charles Darwin’s theories?

The ideas of Social Darwinism pervaded many aspects of American society in the Gilded Age

Social Darwinism emerged in the late __th and early 20th century

Social Darwinism is The belief that only the fittest survive in human _________ and economic struggle.

Many Social Darwinists embraced laissez-faire capitalism and racism

What is natural selection?

Social Darwinists believe in “survival of the _______”

Most forms of social Darwinism are associated with _____-wing ideologies

Social Darwinism states that rich people existed because they were _______.

What is Social Darwinism derived from?

Social Darwinism was used to justify particular views, including ______.

What is Social Darwinism?

Social Darwinism was used as a justification for ________ imperialism