In the early twentieth century, American sociologists believed that sociology

A) had limited applicability in an increasingly diverse society.
B) would inevitably lead to conflict as the population understood the inherent unfairness of capitalism.
C) could use an understanding of the causes of problems to alleviate those problems.
D) was in dire need of systematic approaches to theory building.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  American sociologists in the early twentieth century believed that sociology could use an understanding of the causes of problems to alleviate those problems. This is evident in the work of scholars such as Jane Addams, who used sociological theories to study and address issues such as poverty and inequality.

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