Which group proved most influential in solidifying racial taxonomies?
A)Philosophers,precursors to modern-day public intellectuals
B)Natural historians,precursors to modern-day biologists
C)Political scribes,precursors to modern-day journalists
D)Solicitors,precursors to modern-day lawyers

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Natural historians, who were heavily influenced by European imperialism and colonialism, played a significant role in solidifying racial taxonomies through their classifications of humans based on physical differences such as skin color and facial features. This laid the foundation for the development of the field of biology and the concept of race as a biological category. Philosophers, political scribes, and solicitors may have contributed to discussions on race and racism, but their impact on the establishment of racial taxonomies was not as substantial as that of natural historians.

Which Group Proved Most Influential in Solidifying Racial Taxonomies