Question Which of the following motivated Western countries because they believed they had the right to gain political and economic powers at the expense of others?(1 point) Responses divide and rule divide and rule white man’s burden theory white man’s burden theory protectorate

The correct answer is "white man’s burden theory." This theory was used to justify the colonization and domination of other countries by Western powers, based on the belief that it was their duty to take control and "civilize" the so-called lesser societies.