Answer :

Final answer:

Britain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands established overseas empires in the 19th century driven by economic motives.


Explanation:

Four nations that formed overseas empires in the nineteenth century:

  1. Britain - controlled numerous territories including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
  2. France - colonized large parts of Africa and Indochina
  3. Germany - established colonies in Africa
  4. Netherlands - had colonial possessions in Indonesia

The nineteenth century saw the rise of European colonial empires notably through the 'New Imperialism' period which led to the establishment of colonies across Africa and Asia, with economic motives driving imperialism.


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