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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.
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.
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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.
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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 widespread belief during the era of imperialism that European powers had a moral obligation to spread their culture and values to what they perceived as "less civilized" societies.
**Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.**
This reflects the widespread belief during the era of imperialism that European powers had a moral obligation to spread their culture and values to what they perceived as "less civilized" societies.