Nations competed for overseas empires primarily to enhance their economic power, secure valuable resources, and expand their markets. This competition was driven by the desire for wealth, national prestige, and strategic advantage, particularly during the Age of Exploration and the subsequent colonial period. European powers like Britain, Spain, and France sought to establish colonies to gain access to raw materials and new trade routes. Additionally, the acquisition of territory was seen as a measure of national strength and influence on the global stage.
The Industrial Revolution promoted imperialism because after nations (mainly European nations) acquired advanced technology and military, they all competed for their overseas empires which led to imperialism.
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European nations brought warships and armies to build empires in South Asia.
The establishment of colonial empires in the Americas influenced the nations of Europe in still other ways. New wealth from the Americas was coupled with a dramatic growth in overseas trade. The two factors together prompted a wave of new business and trade practices in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Mercantilist theories caused European nations to abandon their overseas colonies.
In 1913, several nations had colonies and empires, with the most prominent being the British Empire, which was the largest, followed by France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The United States and Japan also had colonial interests, albeit on a smaller scale. Overall, there were about a dozen major powers that controlled overseas territories, reflecting the height of imperialism during that period.
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