oil had been discovered there
Because they were rich with iron ore.
Ottoman territories came under the control of allied powers, but Austria-Hungary territories gained the the ability to establish their own governments.
Ottoman territories came under the control of allied powers, but Austria-Hungary territories gained the the ability to establish their own governments.
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The Marshall Plan primarily focused on Western European countries as a means to contain communism and promote recovery after World War II. Eastern European nations, under Soviet influence, were excluded from the program, as the USSR viewed it as a threat to its control. Additionally, the Soviet Union pressured these countries to reject American aid and instead promote a centralized economic model, limiting their opportunity for recovery and development. As a result, Eastern Europe lagged economically compared to their Western counterparts.
Imperialism
Social Darwinism:)
The arctic isn't a country. Many countries have territories in the arctic.
Social Darwinism:)
There are no countries currently under British control. However, their are 14 territories throughout the world which are independent, but where ultimate control, particularly for defence, is the responsibility of the UK.
Yes, Imperialism refers to the policy in which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories.
Pretty much all of it. It was instrumental to keep Texas out of the war and to control the western territories.
Bismarck was eager to control territories in Lorraine and Luxembourg because they had rich deposits of iron ore, which was essential for industrial development and military power in the 19th century. Control over these territories would strengthen Germany's economy and position in Europe.
It gained dominance of the Western Mediterranean.
Imperialism: He supported American control of territories
It had enviable pieces of land under its control such as Egypt, Israel/Palestine, and Iraq.
It's hard to monitor. There are many countries or stated that have declared independence. But have not been recognised or have been but not by every country. For instance Montenegro is still not recognised as a independent country by Pakistan. There maybe many states in the world who have declared Independence but have been ignored. I would say though there was around 15.