Social Darwinists Held the View That Racism Toward African Americans

Social Darwinists held the view that racism toward African Americans was acceptable because __________.

A) they believed that, without restrictions, African Americans would take jobs away from whites
B) they believed African Americans were more advanced than whites and did not need special treatment
C) they believed African Americans needed to fight their own battles for equality
D) they believed African Americans were predisposed to vice and crime