One of the driving forces behind imperialism was Social Darwinism. This social theory was based on the belief that

That individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals. For example, WASP- white, Anglo-Saxon protestants believed themselves to be superior to black or even other white people like Jews. So, they thought they were the "fittest" and deserved to be at the top of the social hierarchy.

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freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

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here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

the answer is b. hope this