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         One reason for the rise of imperialism was the Industrial Revolution. There was a growing demand for raw materials and food products. Also, industries needed new markets for their products, factories were then turning out more goods than people at home could afford. Another reason was that the factory owners were becoming rich. Nationalism was another reason, people thought colonies would add to their countries power. Last was the belief that western countries had the duty to civilize. They believed they had a mission to spread Christianity.