HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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to gain raw materials for industry
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to create military bases around the globe
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to develop markets to sell goods
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all of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to finding new markets, U.S. Imperialism was motivated by Social Darwinism, Manifest Destiny, and the Cold War.
Detailed explanation-2: -The five main motives for imperialism include exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs, and the spreading of religious beliefs and practices to others.
Detailed explanation-3: -Imperialism results from a complex of causes in which in varying degrees economic pressures, human aggressiveness and greed, the search for security, the drive for power and prestige, nationalist emotions, humanitarianism, and many other factors are effective.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economic. The Industrial Revolution stimulated the hunt for colonies. Political. Every country wanted national hegemony – that is, to be the No. Military. Every imperialist country was worried about its own national security: The competition among imperialist powers was vicious. Cultural. Religious.
Detailed explanation-5: -Economic. In America.-need for new markets for exports.-need for additional sources of raw materials. Political. In Europe.-Nationalist Factor; competition for new colonies (culmination = WWI) Social / Moral. In Europe. Westerners believe in spreading western ideas & Christianity (law, medicine, religion)