Nineteenth century theories of "unilineal evolution" proposed that:

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Unilineal evolution theories in the 19th century proposed that all human societies progress through a series of predetermined stages towards civilization. This idea of continuous progress towards a higher level of civilization is referred to as "unilineal" because it assumes that all societies will follow the same trajectory towards a common endpoint. This idea has since been widely criticized and rejected by contemporary anthropologists.

Nineteenth Century Theories of "Unilineal Evolution" Proposed That