What were some of the reasons countries like great britain colonized other nations in the 1800s?
a) the industrial revolution led to filthy conditions in countries like great britain and they wanted cleaner air and fresher water.
b) the countries were tired of their surroundings and wanted a change of scenery.
c) the industrial revolution led to an increasing need for raw materials and resources and a place to send a surplus population to reduce overcrowding in cities.
d) governments needed more people under their control for taxes, so they went to other countries to bring people back.