Which of the following was a cause of imperialism
A. People had a desire for access to raw materials and natural resources.
B. Mexico became aggressive toward the United States.
C. Advanced nations felt that each ethnic group should be able to pick its own form of government.
D. The United States needed more land for the growing population.
The correct answer is A. People had a desire for access to raw materials and natural resources.
This can be seen best by observing the Spanish Conquistadors who explored South America in search of gold, or the French who dealt with hunting and fur in Canada.
