SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which of the following was the MAIN reason, western industrial powers like Great Britain, France, Russia, Germany, and the U.S. engaged in imperialism in the 19th century?
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Spread new scientific theories which supported the superiority of the white European race
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Gain more raw materials, resources for industrial factories, as well as markets for surplus industrial goods
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Spread the teachings of Christ to people not aware of the religion
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Spread their superior culture to other nations
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The advent of capitalism, European imperialism, efforts to mine coal, and the effects of the Agricultural Revolution have all been highlighted as causes for the Industrial Revolution by historians.
Detailed explanation-2: -They wanted to improve their reputation among other European countries. They wanted to increase their political power and prestige. Every country was in competition with its rivals. You took territory – simply to prevent your rival from getting it!
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