In the late nineteenth century, Social Darwinists argued that people who failed economically in the United States did so because
A. business wealth was concentrated into the hands of a few.
B. they were not members of "the elect."
C. they had not received a college education.
D. racism and other prejudices held them back.
E. they were not fit enough to survive in the market.
Answer: E
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