Question
Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism?
A. Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa
B. Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" Indigenous peoples.
C. Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa
D. Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals
A. Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa
B. Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" Indigenous peoples.
C. Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa
D. Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals
Answers
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The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is:
**B. Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" Indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the commonly held belief during the era of imperialism that European powers had a duty to bring what they considered "civilization" to other parts of the world, often justifying their colonial exploits in terms of a paternalistic approach to Indigenous cultures.
**B. Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" Indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the commonly held belief during the era of imperialism that European powers had a duty to bring what they considered "civilization" to other parts of the world, often justifying their colonial exploits in terms of a paternalistic approach to Indigenous cultures.