Which of these events led European countries to seek natural resources in colonies around the world during the 19th century?

AThe scientific revolution
BThe American Civil War
CThe Enlightenment
DThe Industrial Revolution

Verified Answer :

It was primarily "the Industrial Revolution" that led European countries to seek natural resources in colonies around the world during the 19th century, since these natural resources were uses in the factories to make products that were sold.

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D. The Industrial Revolution

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