How did the theory of social darwinism impact immigrants?
a it demonstrated that immigrants were the most suitable candidates for factory work because they were the most likely to immigrate to rural areas.
b it encouraged assimilation of immigrants into the american culture through education that involved courses in english and american food and clothing.
c it inspired in the immigrants pride that they were able to survive the harsh conditions of their home countries to come to the united states.
d it provided new american immigrants with a clearly defined social support system to ensure that basic nutritional, educational, employment, and health care needs were met.