(A) ** Imperialism is the establishing of colonies in foreign lands to economically benefit the “mother” country.
(B) Imperialism is the taking over of western lands due to feelings of nationalism and racism.
(C) Imperialism is a feeling of great loyalty and love for one’s country.
(D) Imperialism is the passage of laws designed to protect the rights of citizens of the “mother” country while they transact business in foreign colonies.
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Concept note-1: -Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples.
Concept note-2: -Colonialism is where one country physically exerts complete control over another country and Imperialism is formal or informal economic and political domination of one country over the other.
Concept note-3: -Meaning of the word ‘Imperialism’ : The word imperialism came from the Latin word ‘imperium’ and it means to rule over large territories.