1.) The first reason was the Industrial Revolution. Factories in the
industrialized countries needed such raw materials as rubber, cotton,
oil, tin and copper. There was also a growing demand for tea, sugar and
cocoa. Then industries needed new markets for their products. Factories
were turning out more goods than people at home could afford to buy.
Also many factory owners had grown rich during the Industrial
Revolution. They couldn't fine enough places in their own countries in
which to invest. Another reason for Imperialism was Nationalism. Last
for Imperialism was the belief that western countries had a duty to
"civilize" the "backward" people of the world.
2.) They
had the African chiefs sign many treaties with them. Most of the chiefs
could not read or write English and did not realize what they were
signing away.
3.) Because of gold and diamonds.
4.)
Because the Mogul Empire of India was breaking up. This allowed Great
Britain and France to set up trading stations along the Indian coast.
Then the French lost the French and Indian war and as a result of that
the French left India and British East India Company took over.
5.) It gave everyone equal trading rights in China.
6.) To negotiate a treaty to open trade and protect shipwrecked American sailors.
7.) They needed land for the Panama Canal so they could protect their land easier.
8.) The colonists didn't like how everything about their culture and religion was changed.
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