The correct option is B:
Claim 1: Belgium claimed it colonized East Asia to civilize the land based on the white man’s burden theory.
Claim 2: Belgium colonized East Asia for economic gain because Belgium had a high demand for East Asia’s resources, raw materials, and cheap labor.
Compare the claims of European reasons for colonization in Asia. Which of the following is true regarding colonization in Asia?(1 point)
A: Claim 1: The French claimed they colonized East Asia to acquire rice and rubber.
Claim 2: The French colonized these lands because they believed it was their duty to civilize those who were viewed as inferior.
B: Claim 1: Belgium claimed it colonized East Asia to civilize the land based on the white man’s burden theory.
Claim 2: Belgium colonized East Asia for economic gain because Belgium had a high demand for East Asia’s resources, raw materials, and cheap labor.
C: Claim 1: The French claimed they colonized East Asia to civilize the land based on the white man’s burden theory.
Claim 2: The French colonized East Asia for economic gain because France had a high demand for East Asia’s resources, raw materials, and cheap labor.
D: Claim 1: Germany claimed it colonized East Asia to grow cash crops because Germany had a high demand for East Asia’s resources, raw materials, and cheap labor.
Claim 2: Germany claimed it was superior because it was a European nation.
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