Why did Dr. Samuel George Morton's research on brain size and race have such long-lasting and far-reaching effects?
A) because it reinforced and perpetuated dominant ideas about inferiority and superiority
B) because he was one of a handful of educated people conducting scientific research
C) because his findings replicated, and finally demonstrated conclusively, the results of earlier studies
D) because his findings were replicated, and finally demonstrated conclusively, by later studies

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Morton's research had long-lasting effects primarily because it reinforced existing societal biases regarding racial superiority and inferiority, aligning with and perpetuating dominant ideologies of the time. This contributed to the scientific racism that influenced both academic and popular views on race for many years.

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