Causes of Imperialism (Imperialism)

manifest destiny

caused US imperialism because the spirt of pioneering was still alive

civilization

caused imperialism because nations believed they were more civilized than others

white man's burden

caused imperialism because nations felt it was their duty to "civilize" the nations in Africa and Asia

democracy

caused imperialism because nations hoped to spread their government ideals

manufactured goods

caused imperialism because nations wanted to gain markets to sell their goods

raw materials

caused imperialism because nations wanted to gain raw materials for their newly developed factories