Imperialism

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

The policy or practice of expanding a country’s influence over other territories by conquest colonization and economic domination

Question 2

Economic

Answer 2

Desire to make money expand and control foreign trade acquire raw material and cheap labor make new markets for products compete in investments and resources export new technology and transportation margins

Question 3

Exploratory

Answer 3

Desire to explore unknown and uncharted territory do scientific research find the causes and treatment for diseases investigate new land and cultures

Question 4

Political

Answer 4

Nations desire to gain power compete with other European countries expand territory exercise the military force gain prestige and boost national pride and security

Question 5

Ideological

Answer 5

Based on cultural values saying white race is superior other cultures are primitive and Europeans should civilize people in other parts of the nation

Question 6

Religious

Answer 6

Spread Christianity protect European missionaries spread European values and moral beliefs teach people of other cultures and end slave trade in Africa