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Imperialism is the polcy of industrialized nations taking over less developed nations for the purpose of increasing the econominc political, military, and social influence.

This created a need for the industrial nations to expand there industries like to make more supplies. Natural resources to run the machines in the factories and raw materials to produce the goods. Doing this helps protect colonies and shipping new sources of cheap labor to produce goods and new markets to sell products. Consequences of imperialism [|Consequences]

Today their is much resentment towards the former colonial powers. World war was spawned by by greed as nations competed for land and market.

** || ** T he industrial revolution created an insatiable demand for raw materials and new markets. ** || ** || ** European nations wanted to demonstrate their power and prestige to the world. ** || ** || ** European nations were forced to acquire new colonies to achieve a balance with their neighbors and competitors. ** || ** || ** The Europeans’ sense of superiority made them feel obligated to bring their version of civilization to areas they considered uncivilized. ** || **European forces rule** Strong European nations forced their rule on weaker countries by killing, demanding gold and goods, and taking over their natural resources. The main contrubution to them forcing their rule was superior technology. ||
 * **Major cause of imperialism in the 19th century was the growth of industrial revolution. And also included economic motives, nationalism, balance of power, and white man's burden.** ||
 * ** Economic Motives
 * ** Nationalism
 * ** Balance of Power
 * ** White Man's Burden
 * **Views of Europeans and those subjugated**

Europeans gave goods built schools hospitals etc, but ultimately forcing the spread of religion made them feel superior. Those subjagated felt upset because they were forced follow a religion different than their own. In the end uprising and revolt started. || causes of imperialism 12 Apr,2009  [|http://www2.maxwell.syr.edu] Consequences of imperialism 10 Apr,2009 []
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