Why were Darwin's ideas so widely accepted by scientists of his day?
A) He published his book soon after he returned to England, and all his recollections were fresh in his mind.
B) Darwin's ideas fit well with what most people already understood about evolution.
C) Darwin presented extensive evidence from many areas of biology to support his ideas.
D) Darwin was from a rich and powerful family.
C
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_____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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