Question

quiz: the west moves east
true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write \true\ or \false\ in the blank.

1. european imperialism decreased in africa and asia in the 1800s.
2. imperialists wanted to take over foreign lands.
3. by 1900, most parts of africa, india, and southeast asia were governed by european imperialist powers.
4. france, britain, and germany wanted to keep their empires small.
5. anti - imperialists thought imperialism was fair.

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the box.

1. european countries wanted to take over foreign lands for ____ reasons.

a. economic
b. political
c. humanitarian
d. all of the above

1. many europeans thought they had a responsibility to bring ____ to primitive people.

a. civilization
b. food
c. armies
d. children
short answer
answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. list two economic reasons european nations wanted to take over areas in africa and asia.

Explanation:

1. European imperialism increased in Africa and Asia in the 1800s.
2. Imperialists aimed to expand their territories and influence.
3. By 1900, much of these regions were under European control.
4. These countries wanted large empires.
5. Anti - imperialists opposed imperialism.
6. Economic gain was a major motive for colonial expansion.
7. Europeans had a "civilizing mission" ideology.
8. Raw materials and new markets were key economic drivers of imperialism.

Answer:

1. false
2. true
3. true
4. false
5. false
6. A. economic reasons
7. A. civilization
8. One economic reason is to obtain raw - materials such as minerals, rubber, and cotton for their industrial economies. Another reason is to create new markets for their manufactured goods, as selling products in foreign territories could boost their domestic economies.