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Summarize the key points of Herbert Spencers Social Darwinism.
 
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Provide an overview of Jane Addams background and influence on education.
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Darwin believed that the fittest individuals would survive because of their skill, intelligence and adaptability. Spencer focused on competition, a natural force that induced humans to climb to the top of a socioeconomic ladder. Competition would improve the human race and result in gradual positive process.

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ANSWER: A pioneering leader in social work, the peace movement and womens rights, she framed the socialized education philosophy, forcing educators to take a closer look at the direct influences of economics, demographics, and technical trends within a culture (1860-1935 in Chicago).




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