AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
European powers justified colonization partly through the idea that they had a duty to
A.spread Christianity to non-Christian peoples
B.learn from Native religions
C.preserve Native sovereignty
D.abolish all trade
Explanation
Core Concept
The 'civilizing mission' and papal grants framed conquest as spiritual duty — a justification that masked economic motives.
Correct Answer
Aspread Christianity to non-Christian peoples
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