Asked by Ethan Hickling on Sep 23, 2024
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What did J.A.Hobson blame for the expansion of European empires?
A) democratic politics
B) Marxism
C) industrial capitalism
D) militarism
E) the influence of missionaries on European monarchs
J.A.Hobson
An English economist and social scientist best known for his critique of imperialism and his theory on the economic roots of imperialism.
Industrial Capitalism
An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, production for profit, and the predominance of industrial manufacturing and finance.
- Understand the economic forces driving imperialism and the competition for Africa.
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Geethan Ramesh1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
J.A. Hobson blamed industrial capitalism for the expansion of European empires, as he believed that the need for markets, raw materials, and investments to sustain economic growth led to imperialistic expansion.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the economic forces driving imperialism and the competition for Africa.