Question

Which of the following was NOT a motive for imperialism in the nineteenth century? A.) to expand the territory of Western nations B.) to set up new opportunities for investment C.) to "civilize" the rest of the world D.) to offer medical assistance to third-world countries

Answer 1

D. To offer medical assistance to third world countries

They had no regard for the natives of the countries they were taking over by force. They went to these countries self determined with no goals of helping them. They only cared for themselves.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. To offer medical assistance to third-world countries.

Step-by-step explanation

Iimperialism is a tendency of nations that is characterized by the domination of one country over another. This domination can occur in different ways, from the strategic military presence to the total domination of the government in which they access the territorial control of the dominated nations, expand the influence of national companies and extract raw materials, also some developed nations intervene others justifying itself as development and civilization collaborators. However, within the objectives of the potential nations, there is no medical assistance to the population of third world countries, because that would not mean the benefits of any kind for the dominant country. So, the correct answer is D. To offer medical assistance to third-world countries.