Motives of Imperialism

The following would have followed what motive: Control Trade

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Find investments

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Desire to make money

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Hire cheap labor

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Create New Markets

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Gain power in comparison to other countries

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Territorial Expansion

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Prestige

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Nationalism (Pride in one’s country)

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian

The following would have followed what motive: Increased Competition and political tension

• Economic Interest

• Political and Military Interest

• Exploratory

• Religious Goals

• Social Darwinism/ Ideological/ Humanitarian