Which country lawyer from Ashtabula, Ohio, argued that criminals are not born, but are made by the
unjust condition of human life?
A. Herbert Spencer
B. William Graham Sumner
C. Clarence Darrow
D. Washington Gladden
Is it C?
Right!
Clarence Darrow
Yes, it is Clarence Darrow who argued that criminals are not born but are made by the unjust conditions of human life. To arrive at this answer, you can analyze each option and eliminate the incorrect choices.
A. Herbert Spencer was a British philosopher and sociologist who focused on concepts such as social Darwinism and survival of the fittest. He did not specifically argue about criminals being made by unjust conditions.
B. William Graham Sumner was an American sociologist and advocate of social Darwinism. While Sumner discussed the relationship between poverty and criminality, he did not argue that criminals are made by unjust conditions of human life.
C. Clarence Darrow, an American lawyer, was known for his defense in several high-profile criminal trials, including the Scopes "Monkey" Trial. He frequently emphasized the importance of environmental and societal factors in shaping criminal behavior, arguing that criminals were products of their circumstances.
D. Washington Gladden was a prominent social reformer and advocate for the Social Gospel movement. While he focused on issues of poverty and social justice, he did not specifically argue that criminals are made by the unjust condition of human life.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Clarence Darrow.