Which early sociologist applied the concept of evolution to societies in order to explain how they change or evolve over time?

A. Harriet Martineau
B. Charles Darwin
C. Herbert Spencer
D. Émile Durkheim


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In past centuries, European nations colonized countries in

a. Africa, Latin America, and Asia. b. only Latin America. c. only Asia. d. only Africa.

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Restrictive employment-leave policies are an example of

A. institutional discrimination. B. racism. C. White privilege. D. prejudice.

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In terms of the numbers of black slaves executed, which statement is not true for the period between 1641 and 1965?

A. Male slaves were most likely to be executed. B. More slaves were executed for revolts than for any other offense. C. More slaves were executed for murder than for any other offense. D. More slaves were executed for revolt than rape.

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