Darwin's idea of survival of the fittest and that poverty was caused by individual weakness became a widespread idea in 19^th Century America.

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Darwin's idea of survival of the fittest and the belief that poverty was caused by individual weakness became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries in America. This belief was used to justify social inequality and discrimination against certain groups, such as immigrants and people of color.

Darwin's Idea of Survival of the Fittest and That Poverty