Lewis Henry Morgan believed in a hierarchical evolution of society from "savagery" to "civilization," but, unlike E.B. Tylor, Morgan emphasized the evolution of the family and kinship terms.

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Lewis Henry Morgan is known for his theory of social evolution that traces the development of society from savagery to civilization. However, unlike his contemporary E.B. Tylor, Morgan emphasized the importance of the family and kinship systems in this evolution. He identified three major stages of social evolution: savagery, barbarism, and civilization, and argued that each was marked by changes in family structure and kinship terms. Therefore, the statement is true.

Lewis Henry Morgan Believed in a Hierarchical Evolution of Society