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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.5
How did the historical situation during the mid-19th century limit how Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" was received by society at large?
His lack of scientific credentials undermined his credibility.
His theory was too radical for the conservative scientific community.
The religiously dominated view of creation challenged acceptance of Darwin's theory.
The book was written in a language only scientists could understand.
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