Which of the following best describes the philosophy of 'Social Darwinism' as applied to Gilded Age business?
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Correct answer: Society follows natural selection, so the strongest businesses and people deserve success
Social Darwinists argued that interference with the economy, such as social welfare or business regulation, would hinder natural progress. This ideology was frequently used to justify the vast wealth of industrial tycoons and the existence of poverty.
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