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    Charles Darwin once said “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive.” Charles Darwin man who quote on quote founded evolution. There is a lot of support to prove his theory of evolution, yet it is only a theory. He also tried to prove Natural Selection or Survival of the fittest. Yet it is still just a theory like evolution is. Charles had many people helping him on his journey to put more information in his theory. Charles Darwin’s

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    intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin was was a renowned scientist who changed the way we understood evolution forever. He is very interesting because of all the things he saw and did. Charles went on a long adventure and theorized many things, which made him write numerous books about the theories. Charles Darwin was the second youngest of six children born on February 12, 1809, in Shrewsbury, England. His mother, Susannah Darwin, died when he was at the age of eight. At the

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    On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

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    Life by Charles Darwin (renamed On the Origin of Species 13 years later) was published in London, England. In it, Charles Darwin specified his observations and gave his insight on what he thought caused evolution. He called it "natural selection." Before this, nearly everyone believed that a single God created every living organism that none of them had changed a bit since then. Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species influenced the minds of 1859 and impacted all of science. Charles Darwin

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    baffled to discover that this species has been completely altered. This outcome is a direct result of a ubiquitous phenomenon theorized by none other than Charles Darwin, a prestigious naturalist and biologist. This venerable man was able to unveil many revelations regarding variability through the development of his theory of natural selection (Darwin and Huxley xii). Having an inherent adoration toward nature as a young child likely provided a significant incentive. Though Darwin’s thesis is not immaculate

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    In his own time, Charles Darwin was a controversial figure, and although long ago, that same controversy sparks today in the twenty first century. There were many who loved and many who hated Darwin, which has allowed the controversy to expand in recent years to include questions about his role in the development of the evolution theory. The theory of evolution was not created by Charles Darwin; however, through his On the Origin of Species, he logically expressed the theory which ultimately shifted

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    Charles Robert Darwin has had the greatest influence on the world by proving the evolution of living things. Charles Darwin had first noticed the similarities of plants and animals when he took a five-year cruise on the H.M.S. Beagle, which was available to him through a friend from school. During the cruise Charles Darwin started becoming interested with the similarities between the plants and animals that were similar on different islands with similar climates, so he decided to study them more

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    Charles Darwin The 19th century was one of the most revolutionized eras in the history of the world. It is in this time period that the power shift was on a constant stir; empires falling, empires rising, and important discoveries that would change the world forever. Many Significant theories and belief systems were established, as well as the rise of some of the potent people in history. One person that is remembered for his work and celebrated for his theories is English biologist and scientist

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    Butler Mrs.Warrem Bio I dual credit 14 December 2015 Evolution Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, wisely stated, “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” This statement directly reflects my opinion on the theory of evolution and that of Charles Darwin. Our species has evolved over time and adapted to the conditions that faced us. Charles Darwin, his background and discoveries, along with the evolution of human

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    Charles Robert Darwin Charles Darwin, full name Charles Robert Darwin born on the 12th of February in a small town of Shrewsbury, England. He was the second youngest of 6 other siblings he had. Darwin actually came from a long line of scientists. His father DR.R.W Darwin he was a medical doctor and also his grandfather, DR. Erasmus Darwin who was a renowned botanist. To no surprise led Darwin to be involved with science from such a young age as he grew up around scientists all his childhood. Darwin

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    Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace are two very important people in the history behind science. Both from England, they had similar thoughts and beliefs about our world and not only how it was created, but how it was changing, as well. Charles Darwin grew up in a wealthy family. His father was a physician and wanted Charles to follow in his footsteps one day. Charles was in boarding school and he would come home and help his brother Robert with experiments in their shed. He was also very into studying

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