Social Darwinism flourished in the United States primarily as a result of the American character and propensities.

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Social Darwinism, the belief that the strong should see their wealth and power increase while the weak should see it decrease, was embraced by many Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to their individualistic and competitive nature. This led to the belief that success and wealth were a result of superior traits and abilities, and failure was a result of inferiority.

Social Darwinism Flourished in the United States Primarily as a Result