Question

Which of the following was an economic cause of imperialism?

A. The need for new medicines
B.The desire for world power
C.The desire to spread Christianity
D.The need for raw materials and cheap labor

Answer 1

There were several factors which affected the British economy and caused imperialism. Among the reasons cited were competition with other countries, production resources and investments. Competition with other countries with regard to supply and demand caused problems.

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Answer 2

D.The need for raw materials and cheap labor

the desire to make money, to expand and control foreign trade, to create new markets for products, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.