Eugenics in the United States - Wikipedia

Eugenics, the set of beliefs and practices which aims at improving the genetic quality of the human population, [1][2] played a significant role in the history and culture of the United States from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century. [3] The cause became increasingly promoted by intellectuals of the Progressive Era. [4][5] While its American practice was ostensibly about improving ...
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