Why Did Dr

Multiple Choice

Why did Dr.Samuel George Morton's research on brain size and race have such long-lasting and far-reaching effects?

A) because it reinforced and perpetuated dominant ideas about inferiority and superiority
B) because he was one of a handful of educated people conducting scientific research
C) because his findings replicated, and finally demonstrated conclusively, the results of earlier studies
D) because his findings were innovative and novel at the time and people were interested in unique perspectives