USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Because the Industrial Revolution increased the production capacity of Western states astronomically, there was an enormous hunger for raw materials to satisfy demands. Thus, the Western powers sought colonies where raw materials were abundant and where they could be appropriated at little to no cost.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the late 1800’s, economic, political, and religious motives prompted these nations to expand their influence over other regions, each with a goal to increase their power across the globe. The Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s created a need for natural resources to fuel newly invented machinery and transportation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following raw materials were exported from Africa by European imperialists? Timber, diamonds, minerals, rubber and copper were all exported from Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -The United States has acquired new island territories through cession, purchase, and occupation, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs.