The first phases of imperialism is based on the exploitation of the periphery for

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The first phases of imperialism were primarily focused on the extraction of raw materials from the periphery (i.e. colonies or less developed regions) to fuel the growth and development of the imperialist powers. This involved the establishment of extractive industries, such as mining, forestry, and agriculture, which were geared towards maximizing profits for the imperialist countries by exploiting the natural resources and labor of the periphery. While labor exploitation was certainly a part of this process, it was secondary to the extraction of raw materials. Thus, option A is a more accurate characterization of the first phase of imperialism.

The First Phases of Imperialism Is Based on the Exploitation