1)
During
the first half of 19th century, there was an increasing demand for
colonization among the industrial nations in Europe.
2)
The
industrial nations were in need of external market for their industrial
products.
3)
The
less developed countries of Asia and Africa provided an opportunity for market
as well as source of raw materials.
4)
The
European nations also believed that they were racially superior to the nations
in Asia and Africa.
5) Therefore, with
a view to smooth marketing opportunity, the European nations, turned towards
Asia and Africa.