How did racism contribute to imperialism?

How did Racism serve as a motive for imperialism?

-Europeans (and Americans) believed that Anglo-Saxon (white) race was superior to other peoples.
-Had to "civilize (Westernize) "savages" in the "uncivilized" parts of the world.

How did racism play a role in imperialism?

-Europeans believed that they were better than other people.

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