Imperialism Motives

Which of the following represents an ECONOMIC motive for imperialism?

• A desire to bring civilization to a people

• A desire to gain access to new markets

• A desire to spread Christianity

• A desire to compete w/ other nations to show one's strength

Which of the following represents a POLITICAL motive for imperialism?

• A desire to bring civilization to a people

• A desire to gain access to new markets

• A desire to spread Christianity

• A desire to compete w/ other nations to show one's strength

Which of the following represents an IDEOLOGICAL motive for imperialism?

• A desire to gain raw materials

• A desire to protect missionaries

• A belief Europeans had a responsibility to help Africans

• A desire to gain land for military bases

Which of the following represents a RELIGIOUS motive for imperialism?

• A desire to gain raw materials

• A desire to protect missionaries

• A belief Europeans had a responsibility to help Africans

• A desire to gain land for military bases

Which of the following represents an ECONOMIC motive for imperialism?

• The desire to make money

• To exercise military force

• To end the slave trade in Africa

• To conduct scientific research

Which of the following represents a POLITICAL motive for imperialism?

• To boost national pride

• To expand & control foreign trade

• To spread European values & moral beliefs

• To go on an adventure

Which of the following represents a IDEOLOGICAL motive for imperialism?

• Europeans should “civilize” peoples in other parts of the world

• To conduct medical searches for causes & treatment of diseases

• To spread European values & moral beliefs

• Great nations should have empires

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

• Economic

• Political

• Religious

• Ideological

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

• Economic

• Political

• Religious

• Ideological

Which of the following motives for imperialism is shown in the image below?

• Economic

• Political

• Religious

• Ideological