Question 4 of 20 Read this passage from an argumentative historical essay:
Though people demonize European colonial policies today,
they were actually helpful for native peoples. Asian and
African communities welcomed the introduction of
European capital, technology, and culture following
colonization.
Which action would a historian most likely take in order to determine whether
the passage draws a valid conclusion?
A. Identify the European countries that colonized Asia and Africa.
B. Write an essay arguing that colonization greatly harmed native
peoples.
C. Determine whether Asian and African communities resisted
colonization.
D. Accuse the essay writer of being biased in favor of European
countries.