HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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for vacation destinations
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their countries were overpopulated
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3rd world countries were exotic
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they wanted raw materials and new markets
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Detailed explanation-1: -By 1870, it became necessary for European industrialized nations to expand their markets globally in order to sell products that they could not sell domestically on the continent. Businessmen and bankers had excess capital to invest, and foreign investments offered the incentive of greater profits, despite the risks.
Detailed explanation-2: -During this time, many European countries expanded their empires by aggressively establishing colonies in Africa so that they could exploit and export Africa’s resources. Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Industrial Revolution was one reason why imperialism spread. Factory owners in the industrialized nations needed natural resources of other countries. To keep the factories running, they needed coal, iron, gold, silver, tin, copper rubber and cotton. They could get these from colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did European countries sometimes choose to maintain spheres of influence instead of creating colonies? European countries sometimes preferred spheres of influence because it helped prevent conflicts amongst themselves and other nations.