Question

Determine which of the following statements is a valid example of paternalism. (1 point)
The British government allowed
• indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.
The British East India Company
• made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire.
The U.S. won the Spanish-American
• War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico.
The British government only allowed
• British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.

Answer 1

The statement that best represents an example of paternalism is:

**The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.**

Paternalism refers to the practice of governing or managing individuals in a manner similar to how a father would guide his children, often justifying control over them under the belief that it is for their own good. In this case, the British government’s decision to restrict official positions to British officials indicates a belief that Indians were not capable of governing themselves, exemplifying a paternalistic approach.