Question

What were two ways that the industrial revolution cause Europeans to look for new colonies?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. It created a need for additional natural resources to be used in manufacturing;

2. It created the need to find new markets to sell European goods

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution brought in new devices in the manufacturing processes, and everything was arranged much easier and quicker, with the same or even better quality. As the industry was growing, in order to continue with the growth, it needed more natural resources, but also new markets for selling the goods and make a bigger value. In order for both of these goals to be achieved so that the industry continues to strengthen, the industrial countries started colonizing new countries, on multiple continents, where they managed to find the natural sources they needed, and also the essential market for sale.