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BUILDING OVERSEAS EMPIRES
Focus Question: How did Western nations come to dominate much of
the world in the late 1800s?
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The New
Imperialism
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Colonies offered an outlet for Europe’s population.
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Bankers sought to invest their profits.
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Desire for new markets
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Need for natural resources
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Causes
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As you read this section in your textbook, complete the chart below showing the
multiple causes of imperialism in the 1800s. Some items have been completed for you.
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