Question

what does the term social darwinism mean in the passage? a. the belief that governments should control all businesses equally b. the idea that only the strongest nations and businesses would survive c. a reform movement that gave power to voters

Explanation:

Social Darwinism applies Darwin's theory of natural - selection to human society, believing that only the strongest nations and businesses would survive. Option A is about government control of businesses which is not related to Social Darwinism. Option C is about a reform movement giving power to voters which is also not related. Option B correctly reflects the core idea of Social Darwinism as applied to nations and businesses.

Answer:

B. The idea that only the strongest nations and businesses would survive