1. What is Social Darwinism and how was it tied to imperialism?

Social Darwinism is the belief of “Survival of the Fittest”. During the struggle between nations there were different factors that went into how you were treated like your ranking in society and your race. Back then if you were white you were held considered better than any other races.

what else do I need to add to this

You might consider the idea that "developed" nations (industrialized) were "fittest" to lead less developed nations (and exploit their natural resources). Racism certainly played a role in that the "white" races were considered superior to others.

BTW, "held considered" is redundant.

Read those links I gave you carefully.

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To further explain Social Darwinism and its tie with imperialism, you can include the following points:

1. Social Darwinism was influenced by the ideas of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection and evolutionary biology. It applied the idea of "survival of the fittest" to human societies and suggested that the same principles governing the evolution of species also applied to the social and economic aspects of human life.

2. Social Darwinists believed that societies and cultures evolved and progressed through competition, with the strongest and most advanced individuals or groups rising to the top. They argued that this competition was not only natural but also necessary for social progress and the betterment of humanity.

3. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Social Darwinism became closely associated with imperialism. Imperialism referred to the political and economic domination of one country over another, often involving the acquisition of colonies or territories.

4. Social Darwinists used the principles of their belief system to justify colonialism, claiming that the dominant European powers were naturally superior to the territories they sought to control. They argued that it was the duty of the superior races to bring civilization, progress, and modernity to so-called "lesser" or "uncivilized" societies.

5. This ideology helped provide intellectual and moral justification for the expansion of European powers into Africa, Asia, and other parts of the world during the age of imperialism. It allowed European nations to believe that they were simply fulfilling a natural and evolutionary process by subjugating and ruling over other peoples and nations.

Including these additional points, you can further elaborate on the historical, ideological, and political implications of Social Darwinism in relation to imperialism.