'''H5.''' Although Darwinism was hardly the cause of the World War I, it definitely played a huge part in the mindsets of those fighting in the War. World War I was the start of racial superiority (later manifested in WWII). Such a belief could only stem from Darwinism and “survival of the fittest.” Each nation was fighting to become “top dog” and did not care how it achieved the position. This led to the merciless killing and horrific tortures that became apart of World War I. | '''H5.''' Although Darwinism was hardly the cause of the World War I, it definitely played a huge part in the mindsets of those fighting in the War. World War I was the start of racial superiority (later manifested in WWII). Such a belief could only stem from Darwinism and “survival of the fittest.” Each nation was fighting to become “top dog” and did not care how it achieved the position. This led to the merciless killing and horrific tortures that became apart of World War I. |