There are many reasons for the motivation of new age imperialism. However, some of the main causes are power, civilization, and economic expansion.

The want of power was one cause of imperialism in the 19th century because people during this time believed that if they had more power, they would have more authority. Countries wanted more control because with this they would have more access to resources like raw materials that would fuel the industrial revolution. France and Britain were known for taking over other places using their military force. For instance, in document eight it describes how the Vietnamese were taken over by the French soldiers and how the French army is much more powerful than everyone else. Also, in document nine it