The Popularity of Eugenics at the Turn of the Twentieth

question 29

Multiple Choice

The popularity of eugenics at the turn of the twentieth century was accompanied by which view regarding people with a mental disability?

• A)They were more intelligent than people who weren't disabled.
• B)They were a danger to themselves and to others.
• C)They were capable of living independently in the community.
• D)They were good candidates for being rehabilitated and contributing to society.

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