Determine which of the following statements is a valid example of paternalism. (1 point)
• The British government allowed indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.
• The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico
• The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.
• The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire
The statement "The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government" is a valid example of paternalism.
The valid example of paternalism among the given statements is:
• The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.
To determine which of the given statements is a valid example of paternalism, we need to understand the concept of paternalism and analyze each statement in relation to it.
Paternalism refers to a policy or practice where those in power or authority intentionally limit or restrict the freedoms or autonomy of individuals or groups for their perceived protection or well-being. It often involves making decisions on behalf of others without their consent or input.
Let's analyze each statement:
1. The British government allowed indirect rule of Nigeria by letting local leaders have more control.
This statement does not reflect paternalism as it suggests that local leaders were given more control in ruling Nigeria. Paternalism typically involves a paternal figure or authority exerting control over others, which is not the case here.
2. The U.S. won the Spanish-American War and claimed territories, such as Guam and Puerto Rico.
This statement does not directly reflect paternalism. While the US claimed territories after the Spanish-American War, paternalism involves more control and intervention in the lives and decisions of individuals or groups.
3. The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government.
This statement is a valid example of paternalism. It demonstrates a policy of limiting opportunities and decision-making power to a specific group (in this case, British officials) while excluding others (trained Indians). The British government is exerting control and making decisions on behalf of the Indian population without their consent or equal opportunity.
4. The British East India Company made trade agreements with the Mughal Empire.
This statement does not reflect paternalism. It refers to a trade relationship between two entities rather than a situation where one exercises control or restricts the autonomy of the other.
Therefore, the valid example of paternalism from the given statements is statement 3: "The British government only allowed British officials, not trained Indians, to hold positions in government."