Question

what motive of imperialism is being described with social darwinism?

economic

military

ideological

political

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Explanation:

Social Darwinism was used to justify imperialism by promoting the idea that certain nations (seen as "superior") should dominate others (seen as "inferior") as part of a natural "survival of the fittest" in society. This is an ideological motive, as it relates to beliefs about cultural, racial, or societal superiority/inferiority that drive imperialist actions. Economic motives are about resources/profit, military about power through force, and political about gaining territory/influence; Social Darwinism fits ideological.

Answer:

Ideological (the option "Ideological" should be selected, as Social Darwinism provided an ideological justification for imperialism by applying concepts of "survival of the fittest" to human societies and nations, promoting the idea that dominant imperial powers were "naturally" superior and justified in dominating others.)