I believe both because in that time period the US was and still is by a thread the hegemon of the day, allowing for that ideology of social darwinism not only to influenced US culture but also that of the World.
Supporters of social Darwinism justified expansion of American powers overseas by arguing that it was the natural progression of a superior civilization to dominate and "civilize" less developed societies. They believed that spreading American influence would help those societies advance and bring progress to the world, in line with the principles of survival of the fittest.
The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed that European powers should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere, allowing the US to expand its influence in the region. Social Darwinism provided a pseudo-scientific justification for imperialism by suggesting that certain nations were inherently superior and destined to rule over others, promoting expansionism under the guise of spreading civilization and progress.
Social Darwinism is the belief that certain social groups are more fit for survival and success due to natural selection principles. Some individuals argue that social Darwinism has been used to justify inequalities and discrimination in society.
Social Darwinism was not used in the American Revolution because it didn't exist until about 100 years or more after the American Revolution. Social Darwinism is the idea that conflict between human groups causes only the most fit societies to survive, while the others are destroyed, somewhat like natural selection only on the scale of human society.
Theodore Roosevelt is known for promoting the idea of American superiority based on international Darwinism through his policies and actions, such as the Spanish-American War and the construction of the Panama Canal. He believed in the concept of "survival of the fittest" and saw the United States as a dominant force in shaping the world order.
Supporters of social Darwinism justified expansion of American powers overseas by arguing that it was the natural progression of a superior civilization to dominate and "civilize" less developed societies. They believed that spreading American influence would help those societies advance and bring progress to the world, in line with the principles of survival of the fittest.
Supporters of annexing the Philippines believed that it would provide economic benefits, such as new markets for American goods and resources for American industries. They also saw it as an opportunity to spread American influence and values in the region, as well as a way to establish a strategic military presence in Asia.
Supporters of annexing the Philippines after the Spanish-American War believed it was America's duty to bring civilization and modernization to the islands, as well as expand American influence in the region. They also argued that it was necessary to prevent other powers from taking control of the Philippines.
Patriots
The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed that European powers should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere, allowing the US to expand its influence in the region. Social Darwinism provided a pseudo-scientific justification for imperialism by suggesting that certain nations were inherently superior and destined to rule over others, promoting expansionism under the guise of spreading civilization and progress.
Stokes
Spain.
Spain and the US.
Social Darwinism is the belief that certain social groups are more fit for survival and success due to natural selection principles. Some individuals argue that social Darwinism has been used to justify inequalities and discrimination in society.
loyalists or tories
Social Darwinism was not used in the American Revolution because it didn't exist until about 100 years or more after the American Revolution. Social Darwinism is the idea that conflict between human groups causes only the most fit societies to survive, while the others are destroyed, somewhat like natural selection only on the scale of human society.
Spain