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Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.7
What role did racism play in justifying imperialist expansion during the New Imperialism period?
Racism was used extensively to legitimize control over 'inferior races' and civilizing missions.
Racism played no significant role as imperialism was driven solely by economic gain.
Racism led to the end of imperialism due to rising humanitarian concerns in Europe.
Racism only affected relations between European powers, not their colonial policies.
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AP European History - 7.7 Imperialism’s Global Effects
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