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prior to the 1800's, imperialism was economically-based rather than culturally-based is this true or false

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In general, yes it is true that prior to the 1800's, imperialism was economically-based rather than culturally-based, since the main goal of imperialism was to obtain as many raw materials and resources as possible, not to interact with locals. 
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