One Effect of the 19th Century Comparative Method Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

One effect of the 19th century comparative method was:

• A) indigenous peoples were viewed from their own historical perspective, rather than a grand sequence of human evolution.
• B) the domination of "primitive" peoples by Europeans was legitimized because it was seen as the natural order of things.
• C) scientific proof that humanity was improving biologically, culturally, intellectually, and spiritually.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Marginal Costs

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