Pick ONE of these essay prompts and answer it as fully as possible using details, quotes, and evidence from the sources I provide: Do either number 1, OR 2, OR 3.
1.Consider the arguments of those historians who find an economic motivation for colonialism, whether real or perceived. What points do they make about the accumulation of imperial possessions? Discuss several primary sources that seem to support their arguments.
2. What additional social and political benefits of empire to Viaene and Darwin highlight beyond the economic benefits? How do the primary sources support these arguments?
3. How do the visual and literary sources influence your thoughts about the motives of imperialism? Which scholarly and primary sources support this perspective?