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Choose any one reason from the list and explain how it contributed to the growth of Imperialism.
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1. Choose any one reason from the list and explain how it contributed to the growth of Imperialism. The economic needs of European countries contributed to the growth of Imperialism in the second half of the 19th Century. The power of Industrialization increased the need for raw materials (rubber, diamonds, palm oil...etc) and new markets to sell manufactured goods. Foreign territories were viewed as markets where merchandise produced in Europe could be sold. In addition, foreign countries offered vital items, which were not accessible in Europe. Thus, the growth of Imperialism in the second half of the 19th century helped Europe maintain an industrialized economy. A Russian communist, Lenin, assumed that the rapid growth of imperialism was wholly caused by the economic needs of a capitalist society. A growing capitalism population required foreign lands for financial savings and to avoid its collapse. Overall, imperial expansion in Lenin's eyes was...
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