Question

how did the industrial revolution lead to imperialism

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism because it gave the motive and the ability to imperialize Asia and Africa. The first major inventions that began the Industrial Revolution were the steam engine and spinning jenny. The steam engine was created in the early 1700s, and perfected in the late 1700s.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:Eventually by 19th century,most countries of Asia and Africa became colonies of the industrialised and capitalist nations of Europe,by virtue of their superior technogical power.It led to the political and economic control of a weak country by a powerful one.