Which of the following best describes 'Social Darwinism' as applied to cultural imperialism?
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Correct answer: The pseudo-scientific theory that Western culture was biologically superior
Social Darwinists misapplied the concept of 'survival of the fittest' to human societies. They argued that the military and technological success of the West proved its cultural and biological superiority over other races.
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