White Man's Burden 1

Belief in God

Central America

Belief that all ethnicities are great

Belief that some ethnicities are superior to others

the interesting cultures in Africa

the natural resources of Africa

the diverse climates of Africa

the belief in the superiority of the Africans

Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

European nations would benefit from the conquered nation’s culture.

Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe

European leaders believed imperialism would reduce wars

The missionaries probably supported imperialism

The missionaries wanted to convert Africans to Christianity

The missionaries probably felt they were doing the right thing.

All of the above

survival of the weak

be careful who you choose

everyone is equal

survival of the fittest

learn from the people they conquer

everyone should have a public education

stronger groups have a right to control weaker groups

everyone should have the right to vote