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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16 October, 10:01

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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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.