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Source: O.P. Austin, “Does Colonization Pay?” The Forum, January 1900. Modern progressive nations [European colonizers]...seek to control “garden spots” in the tropics. Under their direction, these places can yield the tropical produce that their citizens need. In return the progressive nations [colonizers] bring to the people of those garden spots the food stuffs and manufactures they need. They develop the territory by building roads, canals, railways, and telegraphs. The progressive nations can establish schools and newspapers for the people of the colonies. They can also give these people the benefit of other blessings of civilization which they have not the means of creating themselves. Main Idea: Historical Context (When is it happening): Purpose (What is it saying/Why did the author write this): Perspective (Who is speaking- are they pro or anti colonization):

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Historical Context: The article was published in January 1900.

Purpose: The author is discussing the benefits of colonization and arguing that it is beneficial for both the colonizers and the colonized.

Perspective: The author appears to be pro-colonization, as they emphasize the positive aspects and benefits that colonization brings to both the colonizers and the native populations.