199k views
5 votes
This 1899 poem by rudyard kipling not only seems to endorse imperialism but also became the name for a concept regarding the perceived duty of western countries towards the rest of the world. Name this poem

User Wanbo
by
5.1k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

The White Man's Burden

Step-by-step explanation:

The White Man's Burden is 1899 poem about the America-Philippine War of 1899-1902. In this poem, Kipling encourage the US to take control of Philippine. This means he asks the US to be a colonial power so that it can render the perceived duty of the people of western countries towards the rest of the world. In this poem, Kipling reminds western people to teach and educated the uncivilized world of non-white people since it is the White Man's utmost duty to deliver civilized society to them.

User Yossie
by
5.6k points