How Did Eugenics Shape Public Policy During World War I

question 37

Multiple Choice

How did eugenics shape public policy during World War I?

• A) It opened Americans' eyes to the commonalities both native-born citizens and immigrants had.
• B) It successfully undermined nativism and exposed it for the bigotry it was.
• C) It provided anti-immigrant sentiment with an air of professional expertise.
• D) It proved the superior traits of allied soldiers over German soldiers.
• E) It led to a ban on military service for African-Americans.

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