Jules Ferry was pro-imperialism (he supported this political idea).
Explanation:
<u>Like many intellectuals and politicians of his time, Jules Ferry saw imperialism as a good thing</u>. Ferry was a positivist follower and according to this theory, societies would evolve trough science and intellectual development. However, many of them should have a little "help" to do so. Because of that, <u>Jules Ferry believed that the Imperialism, especially the french imperialism, was supported by three main ideas: economical improvement, civilization development, and patriotism.</u> No matter how these ideas would be introduced in the controlled territories, they should be done whatever it takes.
The first cause of the decline of Byzantine Empire was the Arab wars. In the west side of Byzantium conflicts rose and began to cause trouble for the Empire.
