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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.4
How might Herbert Spencer's belief in laissez-faire economics have influenced his support for Social Darwinism?
By promoting equality and social welfare programs.
By arguing that government should control economic development.
By believing that those who succeed without interference are naturally superior.
By rejecting the idea that competition drives societal progress.
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