What is meant by 'Imperialism'? i. Economic and political control over weaker nations. ii. A devotion to the interest and culture of one's nation iii. Economic development of a nation.
A
i & iii
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B
i & ii
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C
Only iii
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D
Only ii
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Solution
The correct option is B i & ii IMPERIALISM is Economic and political control over weaker nations. For many centuries. European nations built empires. Colonies supplied European nations with raw materials and provided markets for manufactured goods. As Germany industrialized it competed directly with France and Britain. Major European countries also competed for land in Africa.