Question

affairs of weaker countries or regions.
ween 1870 and 1914, european nations
ed control of almost the entire continent
africa and much of southern asia. during
s period, the united states and japan also
ecame imperial powers.
towards africa asia oceans)

1. why do you think they chose those

areas?

Explanation:

The question is about the reasons for imperial powers choosing certain areas (Africa, Asia, oceans) during imperialism (1870 - 1914). In Social Science, History subfield studies historical imperial motives. Reasons include economic (raw materials, markets), strategic (naval bases, trade routes), and social (racist ideologies, civilizing missions). Africa/Asia had resources (minerals, agriculture), weak governance for easy conquest. Oceans had trade routes/colonies for supply lines.

Answer:

Imperial powers chose these areas for economic (raw materials, new markets), strategic (naval bases, trade route control), and ideological (racist/civilizing mission) reasons. Africa/Asia had abundant resources and weak states; oceans enabled trade/colony supply.