Question

Causes/results of conquistadors and future similar events

brute force as a means of conquering a nation is so base and crude. it creates animosity and builds resentment within the natives that will not be diminished until their ultimate freedom is had. instead, a more sophisticated approach should be tried. win over the hearts and minds of the people, especially the youth, and rebellion against our natural right to rule will not emerge. this is not as hard as it might seem. We naturally have many advantages that the local populace is unaware of and would gladly want. our technology, religion, finished goods.. Diary entry of Kaspar Bachmeier 1rst colonel in German army, 1891

a. what is the conclusion of the passage above

Answer 1

The passage concludes that winning hearts and minds is more effective than brute force for conquering nations, utilizing European techno-cultural advantages and avoiding lasting animosity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conclusion of the passage by Kaspar Bachmeier suggests that instead of using brute force to conquer a nation, which leads to resentment and resistance, colonial powers should seek to win over the hearts and minds of the people. He references the superiority of European technology, religion, and finished goods as natural advantages that the conquered people would desire. This aligns with historical accounts where colonization and control were often justified by Europeans with a so-called 'civilizing mission' of spreading Christianity and Western civilization, although the real motivators included rivalries among European states, the personal ambitions of rulers like King Leopold II, and the quest for wealth through gold, silver, and labor exploitation.