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Colonization was the result of self interested nation states acting on their desire for the resources and wealth from the colonized land. Colonization also improved a nations military or political strategic advantage.

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Why was US concerned about European countries regaining their colonies during Monroe Doctrine?

The US was concerned about the European countries regaining their colonies during the Monroe Doctrine because they don't want to be dethroned as the world's superpower.


Were the Navigation Acts were intended to strengthen the shaky economy of the colonies?

No, they were to restrict the colonies from selling/buying goods to / from other countries. The English didn't want France, Spain, or the Dutch to profit from the items or raw materials from the colonies and they wanted to keep the colonies from buying from them too.


Why do countries want colonies?

Countries seek colonies primarily for economic gain, as they provide access to valuable resources, new markets for goods, and opportunities for trade. Colonization can also enhance national power and prestige, allowing countries to expand their influence and strategically position themselves on the global stage. Additionally, colonies can serve as outlets for population overflow and a means to spread cultural and political ideologies.


How did colonialism benefited countries that controlled colonies?

Colonizers were able to gain wealth and efficiently trade with the colonies they controlled. In doing this it brought more money to the colonies and helped them to flourish.


Which countries DID NOT have any African colonies?

No Asian, South American, North American, or Oceanic nation had African Colonies. Countries such as Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands, or Luxembourg didn't have colonies.

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Why did the US want to prevent European colonies in the Americas?

to prevent European countries from regaining colonies in Latin America


Why did europeans want form colonies in West Africa?

Europeans wanted to form colonies in west Africa because it was a good trading spot


Why was US concerned about European countries regaining their colonies during Monroe Doctrine?

The US was concerned about the European countries regaining their colonies during the Monroe Doctrine because they don't want to be dethroned as the world's superpower.


How did other countries American colonies differ from Spain?

american colonies envied wealth and power from Spain.Spain had wealth other countries' colonies didnt


Do you believe countries form by different colonies trading and putting their differences aside?

In a way Yes, they see who benefits more,....


Why did the colonies want to form canada?

They wanted to hold off the American belief in Manifest Destiny.


Why did the 13 colonies form a representative government?

The 13 colonies wanted to form a representative government in order to form a single voice that would represent them in a more perfect union. They didn't want any more than one voice representing them.


What is the plural form of colony?

The plural form of colony is colonies.


Were the Navigation Acts were intended to strengthen the shaky economy of the colonies?

No, they were to restrict the colonies from selling/buying goods to / from other countries. The English didn't want France, Spain, or the Dutch to profit from the items or raw materials from the colonies and they wanted to keep the colonies from buying from them too.


What is the plural possessive form of colony?

Colonies is the plural of colony, and the plural possessive form is colonies'.Example: The colonies' loyalties were divided.


Why did England want the American colonies?

they went for money form the gold and also from selling furs from animals in the wild.


Why did Napoleon Bonaparte originally want form the Louisiana territory?

To make franc's carribean colonies more profitable