imperialistic
Imperialist countries.
So they could have control over the other country... in the imperialistic period of history, having control over other countries was a symbol of power to other controlling countries. Being imperialistic towards other countries was also an easy way of obtaining money, people (workforce), and raw materials.
Japan
the need for new places to get raw materials
Countries take over other countries because of their imperialistic nature. For example if Country A takes over Country B. Country A can take natural resources from Country B. This benefits Country A, the country that is imperialistic because it has more resources that it can use.
They where constantly taking over other countries a and all had emperors. Imperialism is the taking over of other countries.
One reason a nation will become imperialistic is if they feel a need for more resources. For example, European countries expanded their reigns into Africa in order to take wood and precious metals from Africa.
France
The United States was not as imperialistic as other imperialistic countries were. The US only sought the Pacific and the Caribbean/Middle America. The Philippines were acquired during the Spanish-American War (as were several other American territories) and really exercised the US's westernmost desire.
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As Japan grew strong it began making imperialistic moves toward other countries. It also strengthened its military and gained control of its trade tariffs.