V. I. Lenin believed the second wave of European imperialism was caused by
A) the desire of European adventurers for gold and silver.
B) the "white man's burden" to convert heathens to Christianity.
C) the monopoly stage of capitalism, which needed cheap raw materials and investment for accumulating capital.
D) the idle rich who wanted political positions abroad.
E) All of the above are causes.

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Lenin argued that imperialism was the highest stage of capitalism, driven by the need for new markets, cheap raw materials, and investment opportunities to sustain capital accumulation.

V I Lenin Believed the Second Wave of European Imperialism Was