1. Motives for Imperialism Economic Political/Military Cultural Superiority Humanitarian/Religious

2. It would be great if we had more markets to trade our goods!

3. We can’t sit back and watch our rivals gain more colonies; we must join the scramble for colonies!

4. We should be helping these people, not hurting them!

5. We need more bases in the name of National Security!

6. Power over policies…more power; more prestige!

7. We need to establish an overseas naval base!

8. The Africans are dying from disease; please donate medicines!

9. We must compete with Germany and restore the balance of power.

10. The Industrial Revolution has created a great need for us!

11. We want them to hear the message of God!

12. We need more coal and iron to keep our factories pumping!

13. Missionaries must spread the word and bring hope!

14. We need to find new trade route!

15. The Social Darwinism concept encourages what we are doing!

16. We must seek out new markets!