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AP World History: Modern›Unit 6: Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750–c. 1900)›Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750–c. 1900)

Rationales for Imperialism

Industrial powers justified empire with economic demand, nationalism, Social Darwinism, and the 'civilizing mission'.

Social Darwinism
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6Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750–c. 1900)

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Also called: rationales for imperialism, social darwinism