In the nineteenth century, imperialism
A. motivated Russia to seize Afghanistan and Burma.
B. was motivated by a desire to control markets as well as raw materials.
C. was denounced by all major European powers until 1874.
D. was notable for Britain's advocacy of its practice of assimilation.
E. was confined, in practice, to East Asia and western South America.
Answer: B
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