The late 18th and early 19th centuries were marked by revolutions that emphasized liberty, equality, and self-determination. Yet by the late 19th century, European nations were expanding empires across Africa and Asia. How can industrialization help explain this apparent contradiction between revolutionary ideals and imperial expansion? In your essay, analyze how industrialization shaped both the motivations for empire and the justifications used by imperial powers.

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