Which of the following best describes the impact of Thomas Malthus’s ideas about population growth exceeding the food supply?

A.
They influenced political debates, the press, and even literature, like wingspanens's A Christmas Carol.

B.
They were rejected by scientists, who believed farmers would always produce enough food.

C.
They encouraged nations to go to war to secure limited resources.

D.
They led to the development of police forces to control growing populations in industrial centers.

please help?

Question

Which of the following best describes the impact of Thomas Malthus’s ideas about population growth exceeding the food supply?

A.
They influenced political debates, the press, and even literature, like wingspanens's A Christmas Carol.
 
B.
They were rejected by scientists, who believed farmers would always produce enough food.
 
C.
They encouraged nations to go to war to secure limited resources.

D.
They led to the development of police forces to control growing populations in industrial centers.
 
please help?

anonymous · Answer

It is A. This is from my history book. "Malthus' ideas about population growth exceeding the food supply made their way into political debates, the press and even literature."