What is imperialism, and how could the competition to create an empire potentially cause a war?

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Skyler Torres

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5 October, 20:39

What is imperialism, and how could the competition to create an empire potentially cause a war?

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Esperanza Kelley · Answer 1

Imperialism is a policy, or a goal, which has as its aim extending one's influence over other countries.

It can lead to a war if the other country, the one that the empire wants to gain control over, resists, or if another empire is interested in it and fights with this empire over this new country.