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Nineteenth-century causes of expansion of empires - Coggle Diagram
Nineteenth-century causes of expansion of empires
Strategic
Colonies had raw materials that countries could take
To protect their land and for military bases
Population growth
More people in cities
Overcrowded cities, so they need to expand
Technological advances
Machine guns
Railway
Iron ship
Refrigeration
Economic benefits
Raw materials
New markets
Cheap labour
Nationalism
Empires need to spread their traditions to their colonies
Empire is a sign of power
Missionaries and explorers
Missionaries spread their religion
New territories discovered
Conquered areas