Imperialism: Motives

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A social motivation for imperialism involves: Government or the military, Sharing religion or culture, Business or trade

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Sharing religion or culture

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Colonial powers became more aggressive in their imperialistic ambitions because of: The Industrial Revolution, which increased demand for raw materials and new markets to sell finished goods

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The Industrial Revolution, which increased demand for raw materials and new markets to sell finished goods

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A political cause/motivation for imperialism was that European nations believed that: Colonies would help them become more friendly with other European nations, Colonies were important for their defense by adding territories, Colonies/territories would provide them with markets for raw materials

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Colonies were important for their defense by adding territories

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Missionaries established schools to teach indigenous people how to read the Bible. This is an example of what motive for imperialism?

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Social

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Gaining colonies established a nation as a world power. This is an example of what motive for imperialism?

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Political

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The Industrial Revolution created a need for raw materials and new markets to sell goods. This is an example of what motive for imperialism?

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Economic

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Many Europeans believed they carried the racist view of “white man’s burden,” of bringing their superior culture and education to the territories they conquered. This is an example of what type of motivation?

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Social

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After Hawaii was annexed by the United States, a naval base was built there at Pearl Harbor to improve American defenses in the Pacific. This is an example of what type of motivation for imperialism?

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Political

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European nations were drawn to trade with China because it produced fine goods such as silk and porcelain dishes. This is an example of what imperial motivation?

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Economic

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Nations like Italy, Belgium, and Germany sought colonies to demonstrate that they were a world power to be respected. This is an example of what type of imperial motivation?

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Political