How did the Industrial Revolution fuel the expansion of imperialism in the modern era?

The growth of industrialization led to an increase in demand for raw materials and markets to sell goods. This, along with the increased European competition as a result of nationalism, led to imperialism. Industrial nations annexed colonies in Africa and Asia in order to gain raw materials and markets to sell goods

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism because it gave the motive and the ability to imperialize Asia and Africa. The first major inventions that began the Industrial Revolution were the steam engine and spinning jenny. The steam engine was created in the early 1700s, and perfected in the late 1700s.