AP World Historyhardmcq1 pt

The ideology of the 'civilizing mission' and the reality of colonial rule differed in that

A.the mission promised uplift but delivered exploitation
B.the mission accurately described colonial practice
C.colonies were richer than the colonizers
D.no colonies were ever established

Explanation

Core Concept

Colonies got forced labor, taxes, and extraction, not the promised progress.

Correct Answer

Athe mission promised uplift but delivered exploitation

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