Question

the phrase \white mans burden\ was used to argue that western nations should:
civilize and uplift \less developed\ societies
promote equality among all cultures
reduce colonial rule
support isolationis

Explanation:

The concept of "White Man's Burden" (from Kipling's poem) was a justification for imperialism, asserting Western nations had a duty to "civilize" non - Western, "less developed" societies. Option B is incorrect as it promoted Western superiority, not equality. Option C is wrong as it supported colonial rule, not reducing it. Option D (isolationism) is opposite to imperialist expansion. So the correct option is the one about civilizing less developed societies.

Answer:

A. Civilize and uplift "less developed" societies