Which most motivated european nations to take control of areas in asia and africa in the late 1800s? a. the possibility of discovering lost cities and civilizations and unearthing fossils b. the upper class desire to buy silks, spices, and other goods not produced in europe c. the need for a place to send excess population as the land became overcrowded d. the need for raw materials and fuel for new industries, and a place to sell finished goods i think it's d, am i right?