Which term describes the 19th-century ideology that Europeans had a moral obligation to 'civilize' non-Western peoples?
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Correct answer: The White Man's Burden
Popularized by Rudyard Kipling's poem, this concept suggested that imperialism was a selfless duty. It provided a moral justification for the imposition of European culture, religion, and governance on colonized populations.
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