Social Darwinism: The Philosophy of Big Business  

FOR EACH LEARNING OBJECTIVE PREPARE A 1-3 PARAGRAPH RESPONSE

Learning Objective I 

Discuss the reasons for the acceptance of the philosophy of Social Darwinism by the American people. 

Learning Objective II:

Compare Herbert Spencer's philosophy of Social Darwinism and his influences with that of of American Darwinist William Graham

LEARNING Objective III:

Discuss how the federal government empowered corporations with the 14th Amendment.  VIEW ALL THREE VIDEOS

Learning Objective IV:

Discuss the early development of Standard Oil and show how its founder, John D. Rockefeller, exemplified  the ideal of Social Darwinism. Discuss the reasons for and the creation of the South Improvement and Standard Oil Trust Companies. In your discussion show how Rockefeller used the principles of Social Darwinism to conquer the oil industry.

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