State reasons of colonial imperialism.

Reasons for colonial imperialism were-

a. National Security- In order to remain a strong nation the imperial countries wanted to have a strong industrial economy and for that they need to have a steady supply of raw materials for that. They employed a strong army against the other powerful colonies in order to protect their economic interests.

b. Social Darwinism- The Europeans believed they were better than the colonized people. They considered the colonised people as uncivilized and barbaric in nature and in the name of colonialism and imperialism they considered it is their responsibility to turn them into civilised people.

c. Growing Markets- Due to the rapid growth of industries and factories the production of goods increased too and to consume these goods and products the European countries wanted to have a market so they colonised the countries and brought their own goods in these foreign markets.

d. Political causes- Patriotism and growing imperial power spurred the countries to compete with others for supremacy. It became a matter of national pride, prestige and security. Empires looked for strategic territories to ensure access for navies and armies around the world.

e. Religious causes- During the colonial and imperial expansion, religious people set out to convert the new members of their religion and thus their empire. Christian missionaries from Europe, for instance, established schools and churches in their conquered territories during the 19^th century.