Which One of the Following Statements About Eugenics Is UNTRUE

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about eugenics is UNTRUE?

• A) It was founded by Charles Darwin.
• B) It is a dubious method for improving the human species through selective breeding.
• C) It is based on the assumption that human traits are much less influenced by environment than genes.
• D) It contributed to the Immigration Act of 1924.
• E) It was used to justify the passage of sterilization laws.

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