The theory of Social Darwinism argued that:
a. excessive personal wealth was a sign of weakness.
b. giant corporations were inherently evil.
c. the poor were in no way responsible for their poverty.
d. public assistance should be available for the poor.
e. the theory of evolution applied to humans, thus explaining why some were rich and some were poor.
Ans: e. the theory of evolution applied to humans, thus explaining why some were rich and some were poor.
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