Question

question 1-25
how did the concept of social darwinism affect workers during the second industrial revolution?
it justified inadequate pay and poor working conditions
it encouraged the acceptance of various races in the workplace.
it increased the migration of farmers and ranchers to large cities
it empowered the immigrant population to open small businesses

Explanation:

Social Darwinism applied Darwin's theory of natural - selection to human society. During the Second Industrial Revolution, it was used by employers to claim that the 'fittest' workers would survive in the harsh work environment, thus justifying low pay and poor conditions.

Answer:

It justified inadequate pay and poor working conditions