What historical development was MOST important to motivating Europeans, the USA, and Japan to create Empires quickly in the period of 1750-1900?

Industrial Revolution

Explanation:

Industrial Revolution played a crucial role in motivating many of the European nations also Japan and the United States to create empires from 1750 to 1900. The industrial revolution bought more advanced technology machinery. As the industry began to grow in the demand for raw materials increased in mills and factories. Many of the European nations began to find sources to acquire raw materials by capturing overseas land and establishing colonies.

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