Multiple choice

How did the Industrial Revolution promote Imperialism?

  1. Industrialized nations est. empires to increase size of militaries

  2. Industrialized nations believed it was best to remain isolated

  3. Industrialized nations believed they should help undeveloped nations

  4. Industrialized nations were looking for natural resources/new markets
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Industrial Revolution created a massive demand for raw materials to fuel factories and a need for new markets to sell finished goods. This economic necessity was a primary driver for industrialized nations to establish colonies in Africa and Asia.

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