Question
Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism
Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa
Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa
Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" indigenous peoples
Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized people their equals
Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa
Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa
Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" indigenous peoples
Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized people their equals
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is:
**Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the paternalistic view that underpinned much of the imperialist ideology, where European powers believed it was their duty to bring "civilization" and Western values to other parts of the world, often justifying the colonization and exploitation of indigenous populations.
**Europeans were motivated by a desire to "civilize" indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the paternalistic view that underpinned much of the imperialist ideology, where European powers believed it was their duty to bring "civilization" and Western values to other parts of the world, often justifying the colonization and exploitation of indigenous populations.