Which describes European countries' major reasons for expanding their empires to control parts of Asia and Africa in the late 1800s?

A.
the hope of discovering new trade routes and identifying unknown plants and animals

B.
the desire to learn more about ancient Asian and African civilizations

C.
the need for raw materials, fuel, and markets for manufactured goods

D.
the need to import finished goods such as silks and spices from Asia and Africa

Question

Which describes European countries' major reasons for expanding their empires to control parts of Asia and Africa in the late 1800s? 	
	
 
A.
	the hope of discovering new trade routes and identifying unknown plants and animals
	
 
B.
	the desire to learn more about ancient Asian and African civilizations
	
 
C.
	the need for raw materials, fuel, and markets for manufactured goods
	
 
D.
	the need to import finished goods such as silks and spices from Asia and Africa