Empires in Collision (Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia)
Essay Motives for Imperialism
Select one of the five motives for Imperialism below that you believe is more important than the others. Support your choice with specific examples, and explain why the motive you chose is more important than the others. Five Motives for Imperialism Various motives prompt empires to seek to expand their rule over other countries or territories.
These include economic, exploratory, ethnocentric, political, and religious motives.