Which statement correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism?(1 point) Responses Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples. Europeans were motivated by a desire to “civilize” Indigenous peoples. Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals. Social Darwinism motivated Europeans to make the colonized peoples their equals. Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa. Malaria medication motivated Europeans to conquer Africa. Military technology inspired Europeans to conquer parts of Africa.

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The statement that correctly summarizes a motivation for imperialism is: "Europeans were motivated by a desire to 'civilize' Indigenous peoples." This reflects the prevalent belief in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that European cultures were superior and that they had a duty to bring their civilization to what they viewed as "lesser" cultures.