Question 13 of 24Read the following passage:We had traveled across the sea to the new land, hoping to find an untamed wilderness. However, we found an inhabited land that needed discipline. We pacified the population and made it fit for civilization. For this we thank our great explorers and warriors.Which phrase from the passage most clearly shows an imperialistic attitude?A.inhabited landB.explorers and warriorsC.fit for civilizationD.untamed wilderness

Question 11 of 24Read the following excerpt from Joseph Chamberlain's speech, "The True Conception of Empire," given in 1906:Here also the sense of possession has given place to a different sentiment—the sense of obligation. We feel now that our rule over these territories can only be justified if we can show that it adds to the happiness and prosperity of the people, and I maintain that our rule does, and has, brought security and peace and comparative prosperity to countries that never knew these blessings before.Which phrase from the excerpt most clearly shows an imperialistic attitude?A.sense of obligationB.comparative prosperityC.a different sentimentD.never knew these blessingsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 4 of 19How is an imperialist likely to treat someone from another culture?A.With great fear and anxiety.B.With an eager curiosity.C.With kindness and respect.D.With superiority and dominance.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

settler colonialism

Read this passage about 19th-century British imperialism:British subjects are making a noble sacrifice to bring the blessings of civilization to the backward peoples of Africa and Asia. We bring modern medicine, industrial technology, and a better system of government to people who would otherwise be living miserable lives. Surely Great Britain deserves some compensation for its efforts in the form of access to local resources.Which statement most accurately describes the bias found in the passage?A.The author assumes that people must be miserable if they live differently from the British.B.The author thinks that Great Britain has a divine right to control all of Africa and Asia.C.The author concludes that helping poor countries is a waste of resources for Great Britain.D.The author believes that countries should be compensated for helping their neighbors.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How did imperialists understand The White Man’s Burden?Group of answer choicesWestern culture was the standard for what culture should beEmpire building results in personal costsTerritorial conquest to modify precolonial culturesJustification of imperial conquest