Why Were Darwin's Ideas So Widely Accepted by Scientists of His

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why were Darwin's ideas so widely accepted by scientists of his day?

• A) He published his book soon after he returned to England, and all his recollections were fresh in his mind.
• B) Darwin's ideas fit well with what most people already understood about evolution.
• C) Darwin presented extensive evidence from many areas of biology to support his ideas.
• D) Darwin was from a rich and powerful family.

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