Which of the following statements best describes the motivation behind European imperialism?(1 point) Responses European leaders believed the colonies were more advanced societies. European leaders believed the colonies were more advanced societies. European leaders felt imperialism would improve their economy. European leaders felt imperialism would improve their economy. European leaders felt imperialism would prevent wars with other nations. European leaders felt imperialism would prevent wars with other nations. European leaders felt imperialism would provide opportunities to learn from other cultures.

European leaders felt imperialism would improve their economy.