The Decline of the Eugenics Movement in the U

Question

The decline of the eugenics movement in the U.S.in the early 20th century resulted from ____.
A) breakthroughs in genetic technology
B) violent protests by the medical community
C) the ability to manipulate gene expression
D) social outrage at the number of deaths caused by botched sterilizations 
E) its misuse for social and political purposes by the Nazis

Accepted Answer

The eugenics movement in the U.S. declined in the early 20th century due to its association with the atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II. The use of eugenics for social and political purposes, such as advocating for the forced sterilization of certain groups of people, was widely criticized and considered unethical, leading to a decrease in support for the movement.