The main motive behind imperialism has been aforetime categorised as primarily
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A.
to colonise less developed states -
B.
the socio-economic transformation agenda for Africa -
C.
to expand socio-cultural territories of the Western powers -
D.
being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The historical motivation for imperialism by the Western Powers has been to obtain and control the abundant raw materials, resources of the developing States.This particular feature of socio-economic dominion differentiates it from Colonialism as a concept.