Which of the following best describes a central theme of the text?

A. White people were intent on stealing as much wealth as they could from people

of color, and violence was an unintended consequence.

B. Prejudice is used to justify conquering and/or killing people seen as inferior.

C. White people in the 19th century thought that colonization was for the

betterment of all people.

D. Power over countries and peoples can lead to corruption, though not often.