Eugenics in the Progressive Era
The Second International Congress of Eugenics, “Certificate from the Second International Congress of Eugenics,” OnView: Digital Collections & Exhibits, accessed October 26, 2018, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/5911.

Eugenics in the Progressive Era

From 1900 to late 1920s, America had an active eugenics movement. States and supporters argued for the public good; requiring the removal from the population genes thought to cause low intelligence, or immoral, criminal or anti social behavior; which in turn allowed for compulsory sterilization laws. Some Governors, state and federal courts regularly found these unconstitutional. Using a selection of primary documents we will explore why this movement was so popular and why it was challenged.

All attendees of this free professional development will receive lunch, a letter of attendance as well as paper and digital copies of the reader.

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Dates
October 13, 2023 -
October 13, 2023
Times
8:30 AM CDT
2:30 PM CDT
Location
Jefferson City, MO
Organizer
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site Department of National Resources
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