Question

The "scramble" for lands in Africa and Asia were prompted by increasing needs for raw material and new markets bought about by the __________. spread of communism French Revolution Industrial Revolution Great Depression U.S. Civil War

Answer 1

I think the answer is Industrial Revolution.  

During the industrial revolution, Great Britain and other super powers have tried colonizing Asia and Africa to help supply the demand of raw materials. Mass production and machinery become rampant during this revolution.