Japan, Germany, Italy, and the soviet union
Ah, William Pitt had two major goals in fighting. One was to expand the British Empire and increase its power and influence around the world. The other was to strengthen Britain's position in the ongoing conflicts of his time, such as the Seven Years' War. It's important to have goals in life, just like William Pitt did, and to work towards them with determination and passion.
An alliance system that required allies to aid one another in armed conflicts
Germany wanted to to expand in Europe. Italy wanted to expand in Africa. Japan wanted to expand in Asia & the Pacific.
Isolationism was first stated as a goal for the United States by George Washington, who said that it should pursue "liberal intercourse with all nations." This was to prevent the young nation from loosing its newly found freedom. Since it was coined by Washington, there have been many answers to the reason for isolationism. Several reasons are: 1. protection of a country from foreign involvement or attacks 2. maintainence of a weak country which cannot afford foreign influence 3. prevention of dispute between trading partners 4. ability to expand the economy of the "isolated" country by remaining neutral in the wars of other countries, such as the U.S. at the begining of WWI. NOTE: Isolationism does not mean that a country remains completely isolated from other countries, but that it wishes to avoid entering treaties that will cause alliances or military agreements.
Other nations formed alliances to oppose France's expansion plans because France was threatening to dominate all of Europe.
The European nations rivalries because they wanted to expand their empires colonially. This included all countries.
England, France, Portugal and Spain were all European imperialist nations or empires. England wanted to expand, while Spain and Portugal fought for Africa. France wanted both, along with new places and ideas.
European nations expanded their territories in the 19th century through colonization, conquest, and treaties. They pursued these actions to gain resources, expand markets, and exert power globally. This period saw the emergence of European empires as they acquired colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
England, France, Portugal and Spain were all European imperialist nations or empires. England wanted to expand, while Spain and Portugal fought for Africa. France wanted both, along with new places and ideas.
gain access to trade opportunities and resources, such as tea and silk, in China. This allowed European nations to expand their economic interests and exert influence over Chinese markets.
There were many advantages of being a industrialized nation compared to being a nonindustrialized nation. Industrial European nations had greater unearthed quantities of raw material, greater trading ability and the growth of the people brought more inventions and the need to expand which is a good thing.
Bismark wanted to isolate France, as well as expand Germany's boundaries, and they wanted to strengthen their army.
Depending on any number of variables, any war can expand or contract. Post WW 2 saw an expansion of new nations as old colonial empires gave way to new nations. Both sides of the Cold War sought friends and alliances among the new nations that were scattered around the world.
George Washinton's Farewell address is that Geroge Washinton says "Expand our trading relations with other nations, but have as little political connection as possible with foreign nations.
They entered into military alliances with neighboring societies.
European nations became extremely aggressive in the years between 1800 and 1914. They were able to take advantage of their economic and military powers to expand over the globe. The expansion saw Europeans occupy or control 38% of the world in 1800. By 1878, the figure rose to a staggering 67%. Finally by 1914, European expansionism rose to where 84 % of the world was either occupied or controlled by European powers.