Question

1. what were some of the reasons europeans sought new territories during the industrial revolution? select all that apply. to find new water routes to asia to establish colonies and trading posts to spread their cultures and religions to acquire land, resources, and manpower

Explanation:

• "to find new water routes to Asia" was a motive of the Age of Exploration (before the Industrial Revolution), not the Industrial Revolution era.
• "to establish colonies and trading posts" was a key reason as European powers wanted to expand their economic influence by setting up colonies and trading posts to access new markets and resources.
• "to spread their cultures and religions" was part of the imperialist drive during the Industrial Revolution, as European nations sought to impose their cultural and religious norms on new territories.
• "to acquire land, resources, and manpower" was crucial because the Industrial Revolution created a high demand for raw materials (resources), land for expansion, and labor (manpower) to support industrial growth.

Answer:

B. to establish colonies and trading posts
C. to spread their cultures and religions
D. to acquire land, resources, and manpower