Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution included the idea that the strongest members of a species would survive, leading the species to include those more fit members' features and characteristics. What role did Darwin's theory play in the colonization of Africa and South America? A. People in countries looking to become more industrialized would seek help from Darwinists, who suggested they become colonies.
B. Colonizers used Darwin's theory to justify their domination of what they saw as "less fit" people in other parts of the world.
C. Colonization was used as a way to advance Darwin’s theory, since new animal and plant species were discovered during colonization.
D. Darwin’s theory of evolution led Europeans to believe that the colonization of Africa and South America was the will of God.