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Andrew Greiner 2/25/02 Per. 6 Ch. 26 Essay Response Prompt: Analyze the various motives for "New Imperialism" and their relative importance. The cause of the late-nineteenth-century rush for territory and possessions by European countries can be attributed to many factors. These factors were primarily economical, but they were also sometimes attributed to social tensions and political affairs. Thus, "New Imperialism" can be attributed to various economical, social, and political motives. The novel idea of "New Imperialism" was primarily derived from economic motives. This era of great expansion occurred prominently in Great Britain, France, Germany, and the United States. These countries sought colonial imperialism because of restricting tariff barriers. With the great increase in world trade, those who could acquire rare resources would profit the most. Although the economies of the new colonies did not become increasingly profitable until 1914, these economical motives were still the primary motive driving "New Imperialism". Numerous political...

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