Answer:
C. European medicine and education would benefit African people.
European colonial powers often justified their colonization of Africa by claiming that they would bring benefits such as improved healthcare and education to the African people. However, it's important to note that many of these claims were used as justifications and often did not result in substantial overall benefits for the local populations. The other options (A, B, and D) did not necessarily reflect the actual intentions or outcomes of colonization in Africa.