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1.	European nations turned their imperial attention towards Asia and Africa.
Answer» i. Due to industrial revolution, the production of goods increased, leading to an increased demand of raw materials. ii. The markets in Europe were of competitive nature, thereby Europeans had to sell their goods at a cheaper price. iii. This could only be achieved by cutting down the production expenses and purchasing the raw materials from cheaper sources. iv. The nations in Asia and Africa were rich in terms of natural resources. Thus, with a view of taking advantage of these natural resources, the European nations turned their imperial attention towards Asia and Africa.

European nations turned their imperial attention towards Asia and Africa.

Answer»

i. Due to industrial revolution, the production of goods increased, leading to an increased demand of raw materials.

ii. The markets in Europe were of competitive nature, thereby Europeans had to sell their goods at a cheaper price.

iii. This could only be achieved by cutting down the production expenses and purchasing the raw materials from cheaper sources.

iv. The nations in Asia and Africa were rich in terms of natural resources.

Thus, with a view of taking advantage of these natural resources, the European nations turned their imperial attention towards Asia and Africa.