Question

Why was Germany, an emerging power in the 19th century, motivated to participate in imperialism?

A. It needed to gain access to cheap labor from Africa to build up its economy.

B. Germany needed new markets in which to sell manufactured goods.

C. It wanted to use African colonies and Chinese ports for economic gain.

D. The German military used colonization as a way to practice military tactics.​

Answer 1

Why was Germany, an emerging power in the 19th century, motivated to participate in imperialism? It wanted to use African colonies and Chinese ports for economic gain. What was the cause of the Opium War (1839-1842)? British merchants wanted to continue the opium trade with China.

Answer 2

It could be D makes the most sense