How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.

Asia was a major focus of colonization.

Imperialists aimed to build large empires.

Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.

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Alicia Howard

22 August, 16:16

How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.

Asia was a major focus of colonization.

Imperialists aimed to build large empires.

Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.

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Kierra Pearson · Answer 1

One way in which old imperialism and new imperialism were similar is that " Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country", since the mother country wouldn't have exerted effort to claim territory had it not been favorable.

How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.Asia was a major focus of colonization.Imperialists aimed to build large empires.Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.

How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

Imperialists sought gold, cash crops, and trade goods.

Asia was a major focus of colonization.

Imperialists aimed to build large empires.

Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.