For wealth and power, each obtained at the expense of others.
The wanted empires for wealth and security.
To spread a legacy, fame. To have access to raw materials that they do not have in their country. To own more land to grow and build on.
to gain allies and territory
Power and Money.
So Europeans could rule more countries and states.
The reason that the Europeans wanted to claim and control land throughout the world were economic ones. In the new lands of the Americas and Africa, the Europeans were looking for gold, raw materials, and land possessions as a way to compete with one another.
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Asia
The problem that all four empires had after the fall of summer was that it was difficult for one person to control such a large area.
The European Union is currently in economic downturn. However, despite this, almost all European countries (with the exception of Switzerland) plan on joining the European Union in the future.
If other countries want a loan they can get from other countries which are a part of the E.U.
Norway and Switzerland do not want to join the European Union.
to prevent European countries from regaining colonies in Latin America
When George Washington was President he did not want any long-term alliances with other countries not just European.
To gain economic benefits