The motivation behind the new imperialism was to
O reduce overpopulation.
O build factories in colonies.
O obtain raw materials from colonies.
O use colonists as factory workers.
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C) obtain raw materials from colonies

Explanation:

The monarchy of England saw the colonies as an opportunity to get money and resources for Great Britain. The new imperialism tried to exploit the colonies raw materials that England needed for its colonial expansion. Nations under the control of powerful European nations had to give its raw materials and natural resources to the monarchies

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no one really purchased it themselves, it was all america, they had debates etc.