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Question Determine which of the following statements is a valid example of paternalism.(1 point) Responses The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire. The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire. The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico. The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico. The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government. The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government. The British government allowed indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.

Answer 1

The statement that is a valid example of paternalism is: The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.

Paternalism involves making decisions for others with the belief that it is in their best interest, often limiting their autonomy. In this case, the exclusion of trained Indians from government positions reflects a paternalistic attitude where British officials deemed themselves more capable of governing, thus taking away the autonomy and opportunity of Indian individuals to participate in governance.