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 "white man's burden" was a concept popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, suggesting that Western nations had a moral obligation to civilize and uplift non-Western peoples. It was often used to justify imperialism and colonization, portraying Western cultures as superior and depicting colonized societies as needing guidance and governance. This ideology was rooted in racial and cultural superiority, suggesting that Western intervention was necessary for the progress of supposedly "backward" societies. Ultimately, it reflected and perpetuated colonial attitudes and disregard for the autonomy of colonized peoples.
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.
Europeans can be categorized into various subgroups based on linguistic, cultural, and ethnic lines. Major subgroups include the Germanic peoples (e.g., Germans, Scandinavians, and Dutch), Romance peoples (e.g., Italians, French, and Spaniards), and Slavic peoples (e.g., Russians, Poles, and Czechs). Additionally, there are distinct groups such as the Celts (e.g., Irish and Scots) and the Basques, each with unique languages and cultural identities. Other minority groups, including the Sami in Northern Europe and various ethnic communities in Eastern Europe, further enrich the diversity of the continent.
Some Europeans saw imperialism as a selfless activity that would help foreign peoples.
Infantilization of indigenous 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.