Europeans justified conquest through a combination of religious, economic, and cultural beliefs. They often viewed themselves as superior, believing it was their duty to spread Christianity and "civilize" indigenous populations, whom they regarded as primitive or barbaric. The pursuit of wealth, resources, and new trade routes further motivated their actions, often framed as a divine right or manifest destiny. This mindset allowed them to rationalize the exploitation and subjugation of native peoples and lands.
The compass bro! Made by the chinese then was traded off to england from arabic countries.
The phrase that encapsulated the idea that whites should help civilize nonwhites is "the White Man's Burden." This concept, popularized by Rudyard Kipling in his poem of the same name, suggested that it was the duty of Western powers to bring progress and civilization to nonwhite populations. This notion often served to justify imperialism and colonialism, framing the domination of nonwhite peoples as a moral obligation.
First Nations and early Europeans found common ground in trade and mutual benefit. Indigenous peoples were intrigued by European goods, such as metal tools and weapons, while Europeans sought valuable resources like furs. Additionally, both groups engaged in cooperative relationships for survival, navigating the challenges of new environments. However, these interactions were complex and often led to misunderstandings and conflict over land and resources.
he changed peoples views because during his his travels he gave out huge amounts of gold.people were eager to find the source of such wealth.Within 200 years europeans would have arrived to the shores of western africa
Infantilization of indigenous peoples
Some Europeans saw imperialism as a selfless activity that would help foreign peoples.
colonialism and the subjugation of indigenous peoples.
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
Europeans felt it was their duty to educate native peoples in undeveloped countries.
Europeans believed that foreign peoples would benefit from being conquered.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
Europeans used military force to dominate native peoples and establish permanent colonies.
Herbert Spencer stated that the strongest civilizations would conquer the weak.
The concept of the white man's burden was used in the late 19th century to justify imperialism by suggesting that it was the duty of Western nations to civilize and uplift the so-called "inferior" peoples of colonized regions. This ideology was used to mask and legitimize the exploitation and subjugation of indigenous populations in the name of progress and humanitarianism.