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Why do you think did the colonial powers invest so much money to prepare detailed maps?

The colonial powers invested a lot in preparing detailed maps of the different regions of the world because maps helped them in fighting their way into interiors of the continents. They crossed the mountains, deserts and rivers and observed the local people to get the necessary information. This information and the maps enabled the colonial powers to establish their rule over these areas and exploit their resources.


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