GK
WORLD HISTORY
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for vacation destinations
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their countries were overpopulated
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3rd world countries were exotic
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they wanted raw materials and new markets
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Detailed explanation-1: -The renewed push to expand territorial control included not only the earlier colonial powers of western Europe but also newcomers such as Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, and the United States.
Detailed explanation-2: -The five main motives for imperialism include exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs, and the spreading of religious beliefs and practices to others.
Detailed explanation-3: -The new wave of imperialism reflected ongoing rivalries among the great powers, the economic desire for new resources and markets, and a “civilizing mission” ethos. Many of the colonies established during this era gained independence during the era of decolonization that followed World War II.