Asked by ELIZABETH DELAROSA on May 24, 2024
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What biologist's work was used to justify theories of racial hierarchy in this period?
A) Charles Lyell
B) Henry Stanley
C) Charles Darwin
D) Alexander von Humboldt
E) Louis Pasteur
Racial Hierarchy
A system of classification or stratification where races are ranked as inherently superior or inferior to others.
Charles Darwin
A British naturalist and biologist known for his theory of evolution through natural selection, fundamentally altering the scientific view on the biological origins of life.
- Examine the impact of racial ideologies and policies on the governance of colonies.
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SIMRANJEET SINGHMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution was used by some to justify ideas of racial hierarchy, social Darwinism, and eugenics.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the impact of racial ideologies and policies on the governance of colonies.
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