nationalism
nationalism
strong natioalistic feelings led to many new nations
They invaded other countries to gain new territory
Napoleon is depicted in such way ; since he led wars that were unjust against nations leading to the destruction of his army and keeping him in exile for the rest of his life
The expansion of Spanish Empire led to Latin American wars of independence from Spain. It made territory much larger.
Territorial wars are often fueled by a deep-rooted sense of nationalism, identity, and historical grievances, leading groups or nations to fiercely defend or reclaim land they believe is rightfully theirs. This feeling can be exacerbated by economic interests, cultural significance, and perceived threats from neighboring entities. Additionally, leaders may manipulate these emotions to rally support and unify their populace, further intensifying hostilities over territory. Ultimately, the combination of historical claims and emotional ties to land can ignite and sustain conflicts.
It was never Britain's decision to create a Jewish homeland in the territory referred to as Palestine. The League of Nations, the precursor to the United Nations, created the mandate and gave it to Britain to administer. Britain then violated its mandate by giving 80% of the land set out to be the Jewish homeland to the Arabs.
Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492, which landed in the Americas, can be considered an exploration crossing into territory belonging to European nations. This event led to the subsequent colonization and exploitation of the indigenous peoples and resources of the Americas by European powers.
On May 15, 1948, the day after Israel's Declaration of Independence , five Arab Nations (Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq) declared war on Israel and they were assisted by armies sent from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The Arab armies' inability to eliminate Israel resulted in following wars with a renewed attempt to remove Israel, all of which were unsuccessful.
The Peninsular Wars, when France led by Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain and Portugal.
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