SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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They wanted Africa’s natural resources
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They wanted land to develop new types of ships
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They wanted to create a perfect society
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They wanted to learn new languages
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Detailed explanation-1: -1) The European imperialist push into Africa was motivated by three main factors, economic, political, and social.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the mid to late 19th century, the European powers colonized much of Africa and Southeast Asia. During the decades of imperialism, the industrializing powers of Europe viewed the African and Asian continents as reservoirs of raw materials, labor, and territory for future settlement.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Europeans took over because Africa was rich in raw materials, they wanted power, and they thought their culture was superior. The driving force behind imperialism was need for resources, political competition, and technological advances. One driving force behind imperialism was need for natural resources.