History WAEC

The main motive behind imperialism has been aforetime categorized as primarily?

A. to colonize less developed states
B. the socio-economic transformation agenda for Africa
C. to expand socio-cultural territories of the Western powers
D. being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries

Correct Answer: Option D

D. being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries

Explanation

The historical motivation for imperialism by the Western Powers has been to obtain and control the abundant raw materials, resources of the developing States.This particular feature of socio-economic dominion differentiates it from Colonialism as a concept.

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