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Colonial Subjugation British Master Race Theory

Using theories of scientific racism and social Darwinism, the British justified their conquest and oppression of dark-skinned peoples as a humanitarian, civilizing mission even though it was mere cover for racial oppression and economic exploitation:

"Do you not see, then, that by following these studies you are walking in the very path to which England owes her wealth....the glorious work which God seems to have laid on the English race, to replenish the earth and subdue it?"

Charles Kingsley, celebrated professor, historian, friend