In the nineteenth century, imperial powers such as France wanted to increase the number of colonies they controlled. They wanted to gain better and cheaper access to natural resources, as well as labor.
This situation, by which the great empires sought to submit territories and populations for the purpose of obtaining economic returns, is called colonialism.
During the 19th century, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands, and Russia continued to conquer, but they also developed new strategies to expand their empires. The United States (US) and Japan joined the European nations (ENs) as imperialist powers.
France is the answer for the first blank and Natural Resources is the answer for the second blank.
Colonialism refers to the practice of great empires submitting lands and inhabitants for the goal of reaping economic benefits.
Therefore, natural resources were needed to be in cheaper access.
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