Question

What attitude about the British does Rhodes statement display

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The attitude about the British that Rhodes statement display is the following. He considered that the English were better because they were the first, making them more capable to rule the territory. He said that "I contend that we are the first race of the world. And the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race." British imperialist Cecil Rhodes wanted the English government to rule over most of the African territories. He also believed that Britain should spread English culture and customs all over the world. Of course, he had an imperialistic mind.

Answer 2

Rhode feels that the British are the best race and the more the British rule, the better it is for the world. Great Britain resembles an octopus because it is taking over many countries but fails to capture Egypt. The British support a war with the Boers for the discovery of diamonds and gold.