During the 1770s, __________ Wrote of the Hierarchy of "Races

question 16

Multiple Choice

During the 1770s, __________ wrote of the hierarchy of "races of mankind," one of the early uses of the term "races" in the sense of biologically distinct, hierarchical categories.

• A) Immanuel Kant
• B) Thomas Jefferson
• C) James Madison
• D) Arthur Schopenhauer
• E) John Jay

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Definitions:

Concurring Opinions

Judicial opinions that agree with the overall conclusion of the majority in a court ruling but may differ on reasoning or legal principles.

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Court's Decision

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Holding

The binding legal principle, or precedent, that is drawn from the court’s decision in a case.