Question

Read this passage from "The True Conception of Empire":

But the British Empire is not confined to the self-governing Colonies and the United Kingdom. It includes a much greater area, a much more numerous population, in tropical climes, where no considerable European settlement is possible, and where the native population must always vastly outnumber the white inhabitants; and in these cases also the same change has come over the imperial idea.
Which phrase most clearly suggests Chamberlain's attitude of British superiority over all countries on the globe?


A.
where no considerable European settlement is possible

B.
a much more numerous population, in tropical climes

C.
not confined to the self-governing Colonies

D.
where the native population must always vastly outnumber the white inhabitant

Answer 1

Answer: A. where no considerable European settlement is possible.

In this excerpt, Chamberlain is discussing the limits and characteristics of the British Empire. In the line "where no considerable European settlement is possible," we can see Chamberlain's true opinions about the other regions of the empire.

The quote implies that European settlements are the "desirable" types of cities, and the height of development. Moreover, he expresses this idea in a way that implies that people living in tropical regions are incapable of sustaining a city of that type. This attitude suggests Chamberlain believes the British to be superior to other countries and cultures around the world.