How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the rise of imperialism?

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution encouraged Imperialism by: It (Industrial Revolution) created a need for raw materials and markets.

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Answer 2

The Industrial Revolution caused European nations to search for new places to colonize. Industrial nations wanted colonies for two reasons. First, they needed markets in which to sell all the goods made in their factories. Second, they needed cheap, raw materials to make manufactured goods and to keep industries going.

Answer 3

Another impact of industrial revolution and capitalism was the rise of imperialism the demand for raw materials increased to enable the factories to run search for new colonies resulted in the growth of competitive imperialism.Imperialism means a system in which rich and powerful countries controlled and even occupied other nations to exploit their resources for their own economic and industrial benefits.The capitalist countries also sought new markets for the sale of their products.They not only captured the markets in a country itself.Thus, a scramble for newer colonies arose, producing a mad competition among colonial powers.From 1870 to 1914 AD almost all the countries of Asia and Africa had come under the control of one or the other imperial power.

Answer 4

The Industrial Revolution made transportation and manufacturing much easier and made an impact on Western economies. Economic reasons were a major driving force of imperialism.