Question

How did the US justify imperialist policies to itself and others in the late 1800s?(1 point)
Responses

Supporters argued that it brought scientific advancements to the US.
Supporters argued that it brought scientific advancements to the US.

Supporters used racism and paternalism to minimize the humanity of people in colonized countries.
Supporters used racism and paternalism to minimize the humanity of people in colonized countries.

Supporters argued that it increased voting rights for people in the US.
Supporters argued that it increased voting rights for people in the US.

Supporters argued that it weakened factories in the US.

Answer 1

Supporters used racism and paternalism to minimize the humanity of people in colonized countries. They invoked Social Darwinism and the “white man’s burden” to justify expansion as a civilizing mission.