During the early 1900s, the concept of Social Darwinism played a significant role in triggering the initial genocide of the twentieth century. Germany’s attempt to annihilate the Herero people in southern Africa was fueled by this ideology. Discover the disturbing account of this period in recent history, where Darwin’s theory was exploited to rationalize colonialism and the extermination of a population. This brief video, taken from the acclaimed documentary “The Biology of the Second Reich,” delves into the emergence of Darwinism in Germany and illustrates its influence on German colonialism in southwest Africa, ultimately culminating in genocide.
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