WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -What are the Five Motives for Imperialism? The conquering and occupying of countries around the world was driven by five main motives: exploratory, economic, political, ideological, and religious.

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: -Therefore, historians consider the economic benefits of imperialism as a major motive or cause of sparking the Age of Imperialism. In fact, the economic benefits of imperialism sparked a competition between the rival imperialistic nations, which led to a more widespread colonization during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Economic competition among industrial nations. Political and military competition, including the creation of a strong naval force. A belief in the racial and cultural superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon descent.