Motives for colonialism included all of the following EXCEPT

Question

A.
to acquire sources of raw materials.
B.
to project military power.
C.
to convert native peoples to Christianity.
D.
to increase the economic power of the colonized region.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. to increase the economic power of the colonized region.

This is not generally considered a motive for colonialism, as colonial powers typically sought to extract resources and wealth for their own benefit rather than to enhance the economic power of the regions they colonized.