Why Was Charles Darwin's View of Natural Selection Controversial

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why was Charles Darwin's view of natural selection controversial?

• A) It suggested that there was not a major distinction between man and other species.
• B) Darwin had no data to back up his claims.
• C) Nobody believed that traits could be inherited.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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