Answer to Question #124710 in History for Tshepo

Question

Describe what eugenicists and scientists firmly believed in during the 20tg century with regard to the Native Australians

Answer 1

During the 20th century, scientists and eugenicists believed that the full-blooded native Australians would die as a result of genetic unfitness and mental incapability. On the other hand, individuals of mixed heritage were likely to proliferate and were to be controlled in order to ensure their ultimate absorption in the white gene pool.