In the Early 1900s, Many States Passed Eugenics Laws in Order

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the early 1900s, many states passed eugenics laws in order to prevent biologically defective people from having children. What was their goal in doing this?

• A) It was a form of punishment for criminals.
• B) To reduce the number of people on welfare
• C) To prevent genetic diseases
• D) To improve the status of children
• E) To improve the "human stock"

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