Question
Question 8 (7 points)
identify and explain three causes of imperialism.
Answer
1. Economic motives: Imperialism was often driven by the desire to gain access to resources, markets, and labor.
2. Political motives: Imperialism was often driven by the desire to gain power and prestige.
3. Social Darwinism: Imperialism was often justified by the belief that some cultures were superior to others and that it was the duty of the superior culture to spread its influence.