Question

What was a "civilizing mission"?

Answer 1

The civilizing mission is a political rationale for military intervention and for colonization purporting to facilitate the modernization and the Westernization of indigenous peoples, especially in the period from the 15th to the 20th centuries

Answer 2

Bringing Christianity, teachers, and medical help to colonial people - AP3X

Explanation:

Helping people by bringing religion, education, and ways to improve health "civilizing" those it was bestowed upon.