You are reading a history textbook and come across the term 'Social Darwinism'. What does this idea refer to?
A)that more social societies are more prosperous
B)that more prosperous societies are more social
C)that more prosperous societies are genetically superior
D)that the long-term prosperity of a society can be estimated on the basis of how social they are
E)that the long-term prosperity of a society can be increased by becoming more social

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Social Darwinism is a theory that applies the concept of "survival of the fittest" from Darwin's theory of natural selection to societies, suggesting that more prosperous societies are superior, often in a genetic or cultural sense. This has been used historically to justify imperialism, racism, and laissez-faire economic policies.

You Are Reading a History Textbook and Come Across the Term