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Imperialism Motivations Quick Check
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Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism?(1 point)
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Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa.
Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa.
Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.
Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.
Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.
Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.
Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.
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The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is:
**Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the common belief among imperialist powers that it was their duty to bring Western civilization, culture, and religion to what they viewed as 'less developed' societies.
**Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the common belief among imperialist powers that it was their duty to bring Western civilization, culture, and religion to what they viewed as 'less developed' societies.