Question

The following is a quote from Cecil Rhodes who was a successful British imperialist in Africa and a big believer in British imperialism. Does this quote support political, economic, or social/religious causes for imperialism? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
"I contend that we [Britons] are the finest race in the world, and the more of world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race...It is our duty to eize every opportunity of acquiring territory simply means more of the Anglo-Saxon race, more of the best, the most human, most honorable race the world possesses."

Answer 1

I would say Social/Religious causes. He is promoting the "Britons" as a benefit to all of humanity even to the point that he is justifying the taking of other's lands. He does not say anything about economic benefits to these people or political benefits, merely that Britons are honorable so they deserve it.