In social Darwinism, the new industrial elite found a new philosophy to justify its political and economic dominance. This conservative philosophy permitted the conditions of the masses to

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Social Darwinism argued that the rich and powerful were naturally superior and therefore, the poor and disadvantaged were inferior and deserved their station in life. This justification allowed the new industrial elite to maintain their position of power and wealth, while ignoring the struggles of the working masses. As a result, the conditions of the masses could decline to the lowest depths in American history.

In Social Darwinism, the New Industrial Elite Found a New