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Discuss the reasons for colonialism?

Answer 1

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ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL REASONS: A BETTER LIFE Most colonists had faced difficult lives in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, or Germany. They came to the Americas to escape poverty, warfare, political turmoil, famine and disease. They believed colonial life offered new opportunities.

Answer 2

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Europeans wanted colonies to provide raw materials for their factories. The Europeans also wanted to sell their goods in their new colonies. National pride was a second reason for imperi- alism. Some nations wanted to gain colonies to show their national strength.

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