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Which was a greater motivation for European imperialism in the late 1800s?

A- to spread democratic-style governance
B-to diversify their culture
C-to claim new lands for natural resources
D-to discover new cultures

Also if anyone has the rest of the answers it would be helpful too

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C - to claim new lands for natural resources.

Imperialists didn't care about helping people, nor did they care if they hurt entire populations: they just wanted to get money.
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