“The black Man’s Burden”Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem? A) White people were intent upon stealing as much wealth as they could from people of color 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 sometimes lead to corruption .

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.