B. the justification that the Western Powers have the responsibilities to civilize the Non-Western Countries
B. an avenue for em-broadening foreign relations with Africa
C. the need to boost the Western Economies
D. that the colonies would gain access to superior European goods and influence
Correct Answer: Option B
B. an avenue for em-broadening foreign relations with Africa
Explanation
The imperialists were for every other reason interested in Africa, except that they thought of it as an avenue to smoothen foreign relations with African States.
