Due to Union measures such as the Confiscation Acts and Emancipation Proclamation in 1863
Answer: Development as an excuse for imperialism.
Explanation:
Proponents of imperialism sought to justify their imperialist aspirations. Developed and powerful countries have always carried out imperialism over those who have not reached that development stage. Imperialism has always aimed to enrich itself at the expense of others. Yet to defend their aspirations, the imperialists have always pointed out that their main aim is to contribute to these underdeveloped countries' development. The construction of the infrastructure was a cover for that. Still, the real goal of constructing the infrastructure was to make it easier to transport exploited raw materials from third countries.
John of Damascus was the most ardent defender of icons. Iconoclasts, meaning "icon breakers" were those who were against the practice. They feared it would lead to idolatry, forbidden by the bible. He wrote many amounts of writings on the topic of icons that remains today.
