Unit 6

Question 1

What were the four justification of imperialism? Explain them in your own words.

Answer 1

a. Nationalism - The belief that one’s country is superior than all others

b. Social Darwinism - People are prone to the same natural selection laws as animals and plants (survival of the fittest).

c. “Civilizing Mission” - Europeans “civilizing” indigenous populations because they were not as advanced

d. Religious Conversion - Converting indigenous populations to Christianity.