Imperialism

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Feelings of nationalism itensified throughout Europe during the nineteenth century Nationalism in the extreme promotes the idea of national superiority Industrialized countries therefore felt they had the right to take control of weaker areas Countries also tried to increase their power through the control of more land and people. Economic causes also led to imperialism As a result of the Industrial Revolution, countries needed colonies for Raw materials to feed the ever-increasing number of factories, Markets for finished products, places to invest surplus capital, and places to send surplus population And social causes also led to imperialism