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Although there is a diverse set of theories that seek to explain European imperialism, most fall into one of two categories: 1) European states “pushed” toward imperial expansion as a consequence of mostly domestic forces (expansion of capitalism, a “martial spirit” etc.); or 2) European powers were “pulled” into imperialism because of the competitive structure of the international system. In your essay, develop an argument for which category of explanation you find most convincing; that is, in your appraisal, were European powers “pushed” or “pulled” into imperialism?