Question

How did the theory of social Darwinism justify European imperialism during the 19th century?

a. It suggested that a country's people had the right to select their own government.
b. It suggested that powerful countries had the right to rule over weaker countries.
c. It claimed that African and Asian people should be killed to make territories completely European.
d. It argued that wealthy states had a responsibility to provide financial aid to poor countries.

Answer 1

B: It suggested that powerful countries had the right to rule over weaker countries

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The main way in which the theory of social Darwinism justified European imperialism during the 19th century was that "b. It suggested that powerful countries had the right to rule over weaker countries," although this was a false representation of Darwin's theory.