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.

Answer 1

The correct statement that summarizes a motivation for imperialism is:

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 the responsibility to bring "civilization" to what they considered "less developed" regions, often justifying their conquests and colonization efforts.