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For what social political and economic reasons did European nations imperialize? Distinguish between Europe's colonization in Africa and Asia. How did colonization impact the lives of Europeans at home?

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Europe's colonization in Africa and Asia is compared.

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Here are a few things you might want to think about:

1. European powers colonized in order to have spheres of influence in various parts of the world, which was considered very important in an increasingly global economy. Socially, Europeans considered themselves superior to other societies, so imperializing was in part considered missionary work to bring 'civilization' to savage peoples.

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