Imperialist nations in the 1800s believed that having many colonies served a purely economic purpose. was more expensive than it was worth. demonstrated their superior power. hindered their military forces.

Imperialist nations in the 1800s believed that having many colonies served a purely economic purpose.

During the 19th century, many European powers exploited colonies across the globe. Spain, Portugal, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Belgium were the main exponents of European imperialism, whose main motivation was the exploitation of the raw materials of the colonies, and the creation of markets where to sell their manufactured products with exclusivity.

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