Would imperialism have happened without the industrial revolution?

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the US, in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.

im·pe·ri·al·ism

Dictionary result for imperialism

/imˈpirēəˌlizəm/

noun

1. a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Imperialism allowed more powerful countries to exploit less powerful countries for raw materials at inexpensive prices. Raw materials were needed for new industrial processes.