Question

Explain some of the reasons why Europeans wanted to establish colonies throughout Africa and Asia.

Answer 1

Answer: Reservoirs of raw materials, labor, and territory for future settlement.

Explanation: In the mid to late 19th century, the European powers colonized much of Africa and Southeast Asia. During the decades of imperialism, the industrializing powers of Europe viewed the African and Asian continents as reservoirs of raw materials, labor, and territory for future settlement.