USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The industrial revolution was the force behind this New Imperialism, as it created not only the need for Europe to expand, but the power to successfully take and profitably maintain so many colonies overseas. The industrial revolution created the need for Europe to take over colonies around the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -This New Imperialist Age gained its impetus from economic, military, political, humanitar-ian, and religious reasons, as well as from the development and acceptance of a new theory-Social Darwinism-and advances in technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Imperialism-When one country dominates another in order to extend its power and territory. After the Industrial revolution, this became common practice of European nations seeking new sources of raw materials and markets to sell manufactured products.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Second Industrial Revolution, which emphasized the neoteric science of electricity, petroleum, and steel during the time period of 1870-1914, caused a fast-growing wave of imperialism to sweep over the Western European countries spreading a sea of riches.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under New Imperialism, Nations ruled smaller colonial areas. Nations like Belgium and France made use of the policy of paternalism and assimilation, whereas Britain used an indirect rule system. Under New Imperialism there was rise in racial segregation.