Imperial powers sought 'captive markets' in their colonies primarily to:
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Correct answer: Ensure a guaranteed outlet for the mother country's manufactured goods
By controlling a colony, an imperial power could force the local population to buy finished products from the metropole while banning competition. This provided a reliable source of profit for domestic industrialists.
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