Question

What role did Christian missionaries play in European imperialism during the 19th century?

Answer 1

Imperialism was all about the control of goods in the market at that time. Of course, entailed in the market transactions are the exchange of human resources. The Christian missionaries played a role in the emergence of slave trade that was happening in East Africa in their aim to free the slaves on the basis of human rights violation. 

Answer 2

They created a foundation for colonialism by introducing western beliefs to foreign countries(Apex)