How did the industrial revolution lead to the new imperialism. The industrial revolution provided funding for wealthier European nations to expand their territories. Imperialism developed government and economy in underdeveloped colonies, however this growth came at the expense of many native cultures in ways of life.

Industrialization led to imperialism in that industrialized nations needed new markets for their goods as well as access to cheap raw materials. Imperialism provided them with both.

This can be attributed to industrialization. Industrialization helped fuel the start of imperialism in the 19th century. In order to maximize the countries profits, these industrialized nations went out to find nations that they could exploit natural resources and cheap labor from thus leading to imperialism.

• Economic. The Industrial Revolution stimulated the hunt for colonies.
• Political. Every country wanted national hegemony – that is, to be the No.
• Military. Every imperialist country was worried about its own national security: The competition among imperialist powers was vicious.
• Cultural.
• Religious.

ECONOMIC motives included the desire to make money, to expand and control foreign trade, to create new markets for products, to acquire raw materials and cheap labor, to compete for investments and resources, and to export industrial technology and transportation methods.

The following are the causes for the rise of Imperialism.

• Industrial revolution : Industrial revolution in European countries resulted in a great increase in production.
• National security :
• Nationalism :
• Balance of Power :
• Discovery of new routes :
• Growth of population :
• State of Anarchy :