AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
The 'white man's burden' expressed the idea that
A.Europeans had a duty to 'civilize' colonized peoples
B.colonized peoples should rule Europe
C.imperialism was economically pointless
D.all colonies should be freed
Explanation
Core Concept
Kipling's phrase framed imperialism as a moral obligation to uplift others.
Correct Answer
AEuropeans had a duty to 'civilize' colonized peoples
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