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Both economic: Search for new sources of raw materials, establishing new trade routes and new markets for goods.

political: Europeans strengthened their bargaining positions within Europe by establishing colonies, increased real or perceived power. Colonies= wealth, wealth=power. Social Darwinist ideals supported building colonies, "helping" the colonists.

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