Cultural Imperialism · World History

Which of the following was a major impact of Western education on colonized elites?

  1. A complete rejection of all indigenous values
  2. The use of Western political ideas like 'liberty' to challenge colonial rule
  3. The immediate granting of high-ranking military positions to all educated graduates
  4. The abolition of the French language in colonial schools
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Correct answer: The use of Western political ideas like 'liberty' to challenge colonial rule

Paradoxically, by teaching Enlightenment values and democratic principles, imperial powers provided colonized elites with the intellectual tools to argue for their own independence. This led to the rise of nationalist movements.

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