What you’ll learn to do: examine the connections between the past and present by looking at the impact of Social Darwinism

In this section, you’ll learn more about how to use past historical events to inform your perspective on what it means to be a good global citizen in the present. The past is vital for informing our perspective on the present, and not just because it helps us to understand how the present came to be. It is equally important because it allows us to reflect on past moments of injustice and apply lessons or insights to contemporary problems. Social Darwinism is an informative example for this type of analysis, as its rationale had a powerful effect on how the United States conducted itself at home and abroad, reflecting ethical standards that are still worth exploring and understanding today.