Jefferson eventually accepted that the "theory of American degeneracy" was accurate because the species here were only equal to , but not larger than European species.Jefferson was affronted by the "theory of American degeneracy" and applied a scientific approach to demonstrating that American flora and fauna were not inferior to European species.Jefferson's criticism actually helped to make the "theory of American degeneracy" more popular.Jefferson feared that the very popular "theory of American degeneracy" would cause European countries to reduce their support for his new nation.

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