You're watching a show on TV about the history of scientific thought in Europe prior to 1800.At that time:
A)all species were believed to have evolved from a common ancestor.
B)all forms were thought to have been created by God and to remain constant over time.
C)most species were thought to go extinct over time.
D)evolution was attributed to natural selection acting upon genetic variation.

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Prior to 1800, the prevailing belief was that all forms of life were created by God and remained unchanged over time. This concept is known as the fixity of species and opposed the idea of evolution. It wasn't until later in the 19th century that the theory of evolution began to gain acceptance.

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