Put your name on the top of this paper. Answer the questions in this worksheet in your own words, keeping quoted material to a minimum. You must cite the source you used to answer each question, and you need a references page at the end, with sources from the class. The assignment is generally focused on the impact that evolutionary thought had on American society during the nation’s industrial revolution.
- How was Darwinism generally and eugenics specifically used to impact America’s immigration policies? (125-300 words)
- How did the popularity and acceptance of Social Darwinism lead to the classification of some people as inferior? Who were the superior and who were the inferior? How were the inferior people treated differently? (125-300 words)
- Who were Fundamentalist Christians? What were some specific reasons that Fundamentalist Christians opposed Darwinism? (75-200 words)
- What were the most impactful ways Darwinism affected American society? (125-300 words)
