1.
part a: which of the following best describes a central theme of the text?

a
white people were intent on stealing as much wealth as they could from people of color, and violence was an unintended consequence.
b
prejudice is used to justify conquering and/or killing people seen as inferior.
c
white people in the 19th century thought that colonization was for the betterment of all people.
d
power over countries and peoples can lead to corruption, though not often.