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The United States used to justify its imperialism in the pacific and Caribbean in the late 1800’s by "Infantilization of indigenous people."
What does Infantilization mean?
Infantilization, the act of infantilizing. It means to treat an adult like a child.
Who are indigenous people?
Indigenous people are distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live.
What was America's justification for imperialism?
Americans justified imperialistic behavior by claiming that it was their responsibility as superior races to uplift, civilize and Christianize native peoples. This was known as the White Mans Burden and was based upon the ideas of Social Darwinism.
A major justification of imperialism was Social Darwinism. According to this theory, many felt that their nations were superior to others and deserved to rule over inferior people. These people felt that it was their responsibility to educate the inferior people of the world and teach them about culture, religion, education and the government.
Hence, option B is correct.
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