Answer: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.
The industrial revolution contributed to the creation of stronger European nation. Each nation realized the need for extra resources to keep it moving and being productive. Thus, more power was needed to defeat the weaker nations and exploit the resources. This resulted in acts of imperialism, for example, the division of Africa into 20 spheres of influence for colonization among the European nations.
they needed more raw materials to fuel their mass production and population growth. they would exploit natural resources and fight for what they could get. if that makes any sense
