Question

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most founders of utopian communities in the united states believed that
a if social arrangements could be perfected, the ills of society could be eliminated.
b if perfect communities were created, the government would be forced to abolish slavery
c if the natural defects of human society could be outlawed, men and women could live in harmony.
d if men and women lived together without being married, the population would decline

Explanation:

Utopian communities in the United States were based on the idea of creating an ideal social structure. The founders believed that by perfecting social arrangements (such as through communal living, shared resources, and specific moral/ethical codes within the community), they could eliminate societal problems like poverty, crime, and inequality which were seen as "ills" of society.

• Option B: There is no indication that the main goal of utopian community founders was to force the government to abolish slavery. Their focus was more on creating a perfect community micro - cosms rather than a political agenda against slavery in this context.
• Option C: It was not about outlawing "natural defects" of human society (a rather vague term). Their approach was more about creating a new social order through positive community building rather than "outlawing" some abstract concept.
• Option D: There is no evidence from the general understanding of utopian communities that their founders believed non - marital co - habitation would lead to population decline. Their views were more centered around social and moral perfection of the community.

Answer:

A. if social arrangements could be perfected, the ills of society could be eliminated.