Question

he passage is about Britain’s imperialistic actions. It was the task of civilization to put an end to slavery, to establish Courts of Law, to teach the natives a sense of individual responsibility, of liberty, and of justice, and to teach their rulers how to apply these principles; above all, to see to it that the system of education should be such as to produce happiness and progress. I am confident that the verdict of history will award high praise to the efforts and achievements of Great Britain in the discharge of these great responsibilities… –Frederick Lugard, 1923 Which best summarizes the author’s feelings about British imperialism? Native people and their rulers embraced the many benefits of imperialism. Native people praised Great Britain for bringing them happiness and progress. Imperialism was an honorable enterprise that improved life for native cultures. Imperialism empowered native people to rule themselves as they saw fit.

Answer 1

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Imperialism was an honorable enterprise that improved life for native cultures.

Explanation:

In this excerpt, the author expresses the idea that imperialism was an honorable enterprise that improved the life of native people. He tells us that Britain considered its job to help native people achieve a better life. This was done by teaching them about freedom, law, responsibility, liberty and justice. He believes the outcome of this enterprise is creating happier people. Moreover, he is so sure of the benefits of imperialism that he believes countries will eventually thank Great Britain for its efforts.

Answer 2

Answer:

c.

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