The theory of Social Darwinism
A) argued the new industrial economy was limiting the potential for individual wealth.
B) argued that it behooved industrial titans to spread their wealth to the lower classes.
C) was used to justify the social consequences of industrial capitalism.
D) contended that ruthless corruption may be necessary in the attainment of wealth.
E) was formulated by Charles Darwin to explain industrial economies.

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The theory of Social Darwinism was used to justify the social consequences of industrial capitalism, essentially arguing that the strong and successful would rise to the top while weaker individuals would falter. It did not advocate for spreading wealth to lower classes or promote corruption as a means to attain wealth. Charles Darwin formulated the theory of evolution, not Social Darwinism.

The Theory of Social Darwinism