Imperialism: Debates Practice Test

Secondary-source excerpt (1890–1914): “Some argued that empire would spread democracy; others argued it would spread racism, as colonial governance relied on assumptions of cultural superiority and exclusion.” Which domestic trend most closely paralleled the racial thinking that often underpinned pro-imperialist arguments?

Secondary-source excerpt (1890–1914): “Proponents of expansion frequently used racial and cultural hierarchies to justify rule over nonwhite populations, claiming it was a duty to uplift them. Critics pointed out that such arguments contradicted professed commitments to equality and self-government.” Which phrase best captures the pro-imperialist ideology described?