Some of the justifications had to do with necessity. They argued that they needed to take an empire because they needed the resources from the places they imperialized. They argued that they needed empires so as to keep up with the other European countries. These justifications are based solely on need, not on the idea that imperialism was good for those who were colonized.
What is Horace Mann most famous for? - Horace Mann wanted to see universal public education everywhere in the world, where any children could go to school.
