Question

Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism?(1 point) Responses Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa. Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa. 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. Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples. Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals.

Answer 1

The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is: "Europeans were motivated by a desire to 'civilize' Indigenous peoples." This reflects the belief held by many Europeans during the imperial era that they had a duty to spread their culture, religion, and way of life to other parts of the world, which was often framed as a mission to improve the lives of Indigenous populations.