In 3-5 sentences, make a connection between industrialization in Europe and renewed European efforts at colonization, including two elements of continuity and two elements of change. (4 points)
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The process of industrialization in Europe during the 19th century created a need for new markets to sell manufactured goods and acquire raw materials, driving renewed European efforts at colonization. This can be seen in the increased scramble for African territory by European powers, as well as the colonization of Asian countries like India and Southeast Asia. Continuities in this colonization included the use of military force to gain control over colonies and the exploitation of indigenous populations for labor and resources. However, there were also changes, such as the increased focus on economic exploitation rather than religious or political motives, and the development of racist ideologies to justify European dominance over colonized peoples.