Question

Use the following source to decide whether this statement is true or false:

The ultimate goal of Cecil Rhodes was to develop Africa to civilise the people there.

I contend that we are the first race in the world and that the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race... If there be a God, I think that what he would like me to do is paint as much of the map of Africa British Red as possible...

Answer 1

The statement is true. Cecil Rhodes expressed his belief in the superiority of the British race and his desire to colonize and develop Africa under British control in order to civilize the people there. This is evident in his statement about painting as much of the map of Africa British Red as possible.