jan 19, 1875 - Darwin's theories penetrate scientific community (1875)

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Darwin not first to propose evolutionary hypothesis, was revolutionary w/ idea of “natural selection”; (1875) most of scientists in Amer accepted evolution theory but not thru natural selection, Clergymen/theologians had many responses, Most at first rejected ideas completely, After 1875 religoius community split into conservative minority and Darwinians, Rejection of science → strong view of biblical authority → fundamentalism in 1900s

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