Read the quote. Then answer the question. "I repeat that superior races have a right [to establish colonies], be because use they have 3 duty. They have the duty to civilize inferior races." -Jules Ferry, French premier,188 Ferry's statement supports the practice of forced religious conversion manifest destiny imperialism patriotism

## Step 1<br />The problem presents a quote from Jules Ferry, a French premier, in 1884. The quote discusses the idea that superior races have the right to establish colonies because they have the duty to civilize inferior races. <br /><br />## Step 2<br />The task is to identify which of the given options - forced religious conversion, manifest destiny, imperialism, or patriotism - is supported by Ferry's statement. <br /><br />## Step 3<br />The concept of imperialism is the belief that one country should have control over another country, often by force. This is closely related to Ferry's statement, which suggests that superior races have the right to establish colonies and civilize inferior races. <br /><br />## Step 4<br />The other options - forced religious conversion, manifest destiny, and patriotism - do not align as closely with Ferry's statement.