Match the imaginary nineteenth-century scenarios with the type of imperialist motives they represent. Richard Watson, a British businessman, wanted to take advantage of his country’s control of Chinese trade. So, he moved with his family to China.

Irene Dupont was a teacher who loved literature. She traveled to Senegal in Africa to help tribal children learn to read and write French.

John Hudson was the captain of a steam-powered ship for the British navy. On voyages across the Pacific, he could stop and refuel his ship at various Asian ports that his native country had exclusive access to.

military

economic

humanitarian and religious