What Was the General Effect of the Industrial Revolution on Colonialism

Multiple Choice

What was the general effect of the Industrial Revolution on colonialism in the early nineteenth century?

A) Countries downgraded outward expansion in favor of internal development.
B) Countries put more energy into imperial expansion to provide their new industries with raw materials.
C) Countries put more energy into imperial expansion to provide their new industries with cheap labor.
D) Countries downgraded outward expansion in favor of fighting wars among themselves.
E) Countries downgraded outward expansion in favor of building merchant and fishing fleets.