Which conclusion about 19th-century imperialism does this excerpt from "The White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling most support? A. U. S. and European leaders were reluctant to pursue imperialist policies due to their high cost. O B. Imperialism was largely motivated by a desire to open new markets for manufactured goods . Western citizens began to object to imperialism on moral grounds during this period . O Many citizens of imperial powers were convinced that imperialism was not a selfish policy .