While Working with American Troops at Yorktown in 1781, French

question 46

Multiple Choice

While working with American troops at Yorktown in 1781, French officers

• A)were impressed by the American troops' resolve and stamina.
• B)were shocked by the Americans' poor performance.
• C)refused to march with the Americans.
• D)took over the command of the American troops.

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Definitions:

Kin Selection

A biological approach that prioritizes the reproductive achievements of an organism's kin, sometimes sacrificing the organism's own life and reproductive potential.

Coefficient of Relatedness

A measure of the genetic similarity between individuals, used to predict the likelihood of altruistic behavior.

Evolution of Altruism

The process through which selfless behaviors that benefit other individuals at a cost to oneself become advantageous in evolutionary terms.

Group Selection

A theory in evolution proposing that natural selection operates on groups, not just individuals, for the survival benefit of the group.