How did the ideas of social Darwinism influence politics during the late 19th early 20th century?

Many Social Darwinists embraced laissez-faire capitalism and racism. They believed that government should not interfere in the “survival of the fittest” by helping the poor, and promoted the idea that some races are biologically superior to others. 1 What was the impact of Social Darwinism in America? 2 What was the impact of

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