What is the importance of raw materials, especially as it relates to imperialism?

The main motive for imperialism was to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries. This meant that a weaker country with abundant natural resources would be colonised. Imperialists were often brutal in the way they treated the indigenous population.

Explanation:

According to https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/imperialism-and-socialism-context-africa

" The main motive for imperialism was to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries. This meant that a weaker country with abundant natural resources would be colonised. Imperialists were often brutal in the way they treated the indigenous population."

Explanation: I hope it helps!

the answer to fill in the blank in this question would be the word resource, it is defined as the money, material or people (since human resource is a very valuable good) that a company or a person has at disposition (meaning they can use the resource as they see fit), to be able to complete a task or achieve a goal.  

answer

the speaker of ,’i want politician to make more of an effort for lgbt rights’, will be served well by joining an interest group.

explanation

an interest group is one that aims at influencing public policy on reasons derived by a common interest .in this case, lgbt rights are rights for the gay society which is a special group of individuals with specific interest concerning their relationship with other individuals. hope this !