The main motive behind imperialism has been aforetime categorised as primarily

A.

To colonise less developed states

B.

The socio-economic transformation agenda for Africa

C.

To expand socio-cultural territories of the Western powers

D.

Being to obtain and control a supply of raw materials for industries

Correct answer is D

The historical motivation for imperialism by the Western Powers has been to obtain and control the abundant raw materials, resources of the developing States.This particular feature of socio-economic dominion differentiates it from Colonialism as a concept.