1.) which of the following statements best describes the motivation behind european imperialism? a.) european leaders believed the colonies were more advanced societies. b.) european leaders felt imperialism would provide opportunities to learn from other cultures. c.) european leaders felt imperialism would improve their economy. d.) european leaders felt imperialism would prevent wars with other nations.

The correct answer C) European leaders felt imperialism would improve the economy.

The statement that best describes the motivation behind European imperialism is “European leaders felt imperialism would improve the economy.”

European leaders always had expansionist aspirations. They wanted to conquer and dominated more territories so they could use the other’s territories raw material, natural resources, and taxation system in order to improve the economy of their nations. The more territories they had, the more imperialist their system of government, the better the economic results and power control for them. At least, the believed it so.  

b) the importance and limits of political power.