The mid to late 19th century is considered by some to be the last great period of European Imperialism. Nations like Great Britain and France led the way. Yet new nations like Italy, Germany, the United States, and Japan would also search for colonies to serve as markets, as sources of raw materials, and as arenas to tout the blessings of civilization. You have been given a series of documents that explain the motives and reasoning behind European colonization. The explanations range from political to economic reasons. In this paper you must answer the question, “What was/were the most important motive(s) behind European expansion in the late 19th century?” Was it due to economic needs? Did Europeans feel the need to civilize the world? Were military and political factors are role? It is up to you to decide what the most important factors were.
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