How was nineteenth century expansion into Asia and Africa different than in the past centuries?

Nineteenth century expansion into Asia and Africa

Explanation:

The arrival of the industrial revolution and growing rapid population led European to launch a new colonial expansion in Asia and Africa. The colonial expansion discovered new markets, areas for the settlement of Europe migrants, and the desire to civilize the natives in colonies. The main purpose of the colonization in the 19th century was to gather raw material and wealth out of these colonies to the motherland.

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