Question

Determine which of the following statements is a valid example of paternalism.(1 point)
Responses

The British government allowed indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.
The British government allowed indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.

The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico.
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.
The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.

The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire.

Answer 1

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

Reason: Paternalism involves ruling as if the colonized are incapable of self-government and denying them authority "for their own good" — which this example shows.