(A) They wanted prestige among other nations
(B) They needed more natural resources
(C) They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
(D) ** All of the Above
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Concept note-1: -Imperialism is when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain. The goal of imperialism is to acquire resources, often through exploitation and force. Motives for imperialism include economic, cultural, political, moral, and exploratory control.
Concept note-2: -The four major motives for imperialism are economic, strategic, religious and political. These motives helped great empires expand their territory and brought new cultures and languages to both the colonised countries and the countries colonising them.