Empires and Imperialism Quick Check

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Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism?(1 point)
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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.
Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.

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.

Answer 1

The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is:

Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples.

This reflects the common ideology of the time that justified imperialism under the guise of a civilizing mission.