The main motive behind imperialism has been aforetime categorised as primarily

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A. to colonise less developed states
B. the socio-economic transformation agenda for Africa
C. to expand socio-cultural territories of the Western powers
D. being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The historical motivation for imperialism by the Western Powers has been to obtain and control the abundant raw materials, resources of the developing States.This particular feature of socio-economic dominion differentiates it from Colonialism as a concept.

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