Which views would the eugenics movement have been most likely to support?
A)Using IQ testing as a way to measure the quality of teaching and learning occurring in the schools
B)Using IQ testing as a way to pinpoint areas of weakness in the curriculum
C)Using selective breeding as a way to create an intellectually superior race of people
D)Creating IQ tests that are less culturally and racially biased

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The eugenics movement was based on the idea of improving the genetic quality of the human race through selective breeding. They believed that certain traits, including intelligence, were hereditary and could be passed down through generations. Therefore, they would be most likely to support the use of selective breeding to create an intellectually superior race of people.

Answer: A, B, D 
 While the eugenics movement would prioritize the improvement of genetic quality, they would also be interested in other ways to measure and improve intelligence. IQ testing is one such method, and they would likely support its use in education. However, they would also want to ensure that the tests are fair and unbiased, and that any weaknesses in the curriculum are addressed. Therefore, they would support the use of IQ testing to measure quality of teaching and learning (A), pinpoint areas of weakness (B), and create less biased tests (D).

Which Views Would the Eugenics Movement Have Been Most Likely