Social Darwinism

What is Social Darwinism?

• Theory used by Western Nations (Europe and USA) during imperialism to justify taking over weaker countries.
• Based on Charles Darwin’s “Survival of the Fittest”
• Basically, belief that white people were the most civilized (smarter, stronger, harder worker) and could do what they wanted to weaker countries/people.
• All of the above

Which of the following does Social Darwinism use as the reason why Strong countries took over Weaker countries?

• Political
• Economic
• Social

According to this source below; How was Ethiopia able to defeat the Italians at the Battle of Adwa?

• Used nationalist rivalries
• Bought modern weapons
• Her people's high degree of courage and full support of the people
• Had a very well trained army

Even thought the Europeans took over most of Africa and Southeast Asia they allowed the people to keep their customs, religions, languages, and traditions.

• True
• False

What aspects of life changed for the imperialized (weaker country) due to Social Darwinism. Select all that apply.

• Changed Language
• Changed Traditions
• Changed Religion
• Changed way of life

What is the white man's burden?

• Some countries justified taking over nations because they believed they were helping the locals become civilized (treated like Children)
• Some countries felt they should leave the culture and traditions alone in a country
• Some countries thought they should not take over a country because people were already living there.
• The prime directive

What is meant by "Brutality"

• When countries take over and treat the people with respect
• When countries avoid taking over a country
• Some countries just took over and treated the locals like animals

How did the Industrial Revolutions lead to Imperialism economically?

• It made Europeans feel sorry for their "little brother"
• It created a need for land, raw materials and markets
• It made westerners feel obligated to improve the human species
• It created a need for good music

What were the lasting effects of social darwinism?

• all of the above
• Resources were stolen
• High poverty
• Very little care for country once stronger country left
• Set weaker country back

By 1914, ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   were the only two African countries to

• Ethiopia
• Liberia
• Kenya
• South Africa
• Zimbabwe