Advocates of Social Darwinism believed that
A) the government should use its power to tax to bring about a more equitable distribution of wealth.
B) the government should protect the weak in society by regulating industry.
C) wealth is a mark of well-deserved power and responsibility.
D) wealth carries no responsibilities except to get more of it.

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Advocates of Social Darwinism believed that wealth was a sign of natural superiority and that those who were wealthy had a responsibility to use their power wisely, reflecting the idea of "survival of the fittest" in social and economic contexts.

Advocates of Social Darwinism Believed That