In the context of American imperialism, what does the term "White Man's Burden" refer to?

Question

(2 points)
The economic cost of imperialism.
The belief that Western nations had a duty to civilize other parts of the world.
The political challenges of maintaining colonies.
The cultural exchanges between the colonizers and the colonized

Answer 1

The term "White Man's Burden" refers to the belief that Western nations had a duty to civilize other parts of the world. This idea was often used to justify imperialism by asserting that it was the responsibility of Western powers to bring "civilization," education, and progress to non-Western peoples.