The French concept of 'mission civilisatrice' (civilizing mission) was primarily used to justify which aspect of imperialism?
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Correct answer: The moral duty to spread French culture, language, and Catholicism
Similar to the 'White Man's Burden,' this ideology suggested that France had an obligation to bring enlightenment and progress to 'backward' societies. It served as the ethical framework for the assimilation of colonial subjects into French culture.
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