How Did Social Darwinism Affect Society
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Social Darwinism effects on the U.S.
During the late nineteenth century, creationism was the common belief of individuals throughout the western world. the realpolitik movement sparked a rise of scientific theories and analysis. several new theorists began to emerge, and their ideas gained popularity among those willing to Challenge to the “Creation Story” was Charles Darwin. Darwin's theory of evolution was considered polemical at the time. Despite this, the theory of evolution continued to be shared and studied. Individuals such as Herbert Spencer began to adapt his theory of evolution to human beings and used it to market a social hierarchy among different races of men. The term “survival of the fittest” appeared, expressing …show more content…
Darwin was a British Naturalist who helped develop the theory of evolution regarding plants and animals. In trying to explain away the creationist theory he offered his theory of evolution, which was directly in contrast to common beliefs of society at the time. Darwin shared his theory that he believed “that life on Earth had taken shape over countless millions of years before humans existed and that human life was a result of slow development, called evolution.” In Darwin's book “On the Origin of Species” he states, “One general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die.” His book gained popularity and his theories were spread throughout the western …show more content…
Immigration increased, and new factories were built. The shift from farmlands and small family owned businesses changed to large factories and urbanization of cities. Businesses were in need multiple employees to keep up with the demand. the Industrial Revolution gave way to ambitious business owners looking to gain as much wealth as possible. European countries began to thrive due to the capitalizing on the Industrial Revolution. Social Darwinist believed that the success of European countries proved that they were the fittest race and should be at the top of the social
Social Darwinism effects on the U.S.
During the late nineteenth century, creationism was the common belief of individuals throughout the western world. the realpolitik movement sparked a rise of scientific theories and analysis. several new theorists began to emerge, and their ideas gained popularity among those willing to Challenge to the “Creation Story” was Charles Darwin. Darwin's theory of evolution was considered polemical at the time. Despite this, the theory of evolution continued to be shared and studied. Individuals such as Herbert Spencer began to adapt his theory of evolution to human beings and used it to market a social hierarchy among different races of men. The term “survival of the fittest” appeared, expressing …show more content…
Darwin was a British Naturalist who helped develop the theory of evolution regarding plants and animals. In trying to explain away the creationist theory he offered his theory of evolution, which was directly in contrast to common beliefs of society at the time. Darwin shared his theory that he believed “that life on Earth had taken shape over countless millions of years before humans existed and that human life was a result of slow development, called evolution.” In Darwin's book “On the Origin of Species” he states, “One general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die.” His book gained popularity and his theories were spread throughout the western …show more content…
Immigration increased, and new factories were built. The shift from farmlands and small family owned businesses changed to large factories and urbanization of cities. Businesses were in need multiple employees to keep up with the demand. the Industrial Revolution gave way to ambitious business owners looking to gain as much wealth as possible. European countries began to thrive due to the capitalizing on the Industrial Revolution. Social Darwinist believed that the success of European countries proved that they were the fittest race and should be at the top of the social