Which elements of european culture did imperial nations want to impose on their colonies? check all that apply. european etiquette european styles of dress new technologies art and architecture  european languages democratic governments new inventions

The correct answers are B) European styles of dress. C) new technologies. D)European languages. E) democratic governments. F) new inventions.

The elements of European culture that imperial nations wanted to impose on their colonies were the following: European styles of dress, new technologies, European languages, democratic governments, and new inventions.

European superpowers wanted to colonize their new territories first and foremost, to exploit the natural resources and raw materials found in the colonies. Then, evangelization and to impose part or most of their culture, depending on the nation. Let's put the example of Spain, that wanted the gold Native Indians in Perú or the Aztecs used in their temples or accouterments. Other cases are the Europeans in Africa, during the years of the "Scramble for Africa."