This quotation best illustrates the advocates’ perspective on imperial expansion. During the era in which imperialism took place, there was a rapid growth in population for many Western European countries. A larger population resulted in an increased demand for jobs. Most countries’ level of industrial production had, however, already exceeded the rate of consumption. To offer more jobs, new markets for manufactured goods were required. Advocates believed that this problem could be resolved through imperial expansion into the non-western part of the world. Imperialism would supply the needed markets and therefore, more jobs for the people. In addition, pro-imperialists felt that the conquered countries were not only valuable customers, but
