Question

Which describes European countries' major reasons for expanding their empires to control parts of Asia and Africa in the late 1800s?
A. the desire to learn more
about ancient Asian and African civilizations

B. the hope of discovering new trade routes and identifying unknown plants and animals

C. the need to import finished goods such as silks and spices from Asia and Africa

D. the need for raw materials, fuel, and markets for manufactured goods

Answer 1

Answer: C. the need to import finished goods such as silks and spices from Asia and Africa

Explanation:

Answer 2

C is the correct answer