Question

Read this statement made by Belgium's King Leopold at an 1876

of Africa.
To open to civilization the only part of our globe
which it has not yet penetrated, to pierce the
darkness which hangs over entire peoples, is, I dare
say, a crusade worthy of this century of progress.
Which term BEST describes this justification for imperialism?
divine right

Answer 1

A crusade worthy of this century of progress

Step-by-step explanation:

On 12 December, the King Palace convened an international conference in Brussels of scientists, geographers and explorers, focusing on the discovery of the centre of Africa. This resulted in the setting up (1877) of an "association for the civilisation and exploration of Central Africa".