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what was the economic theory which motivated european nations to seek new territorial possessions in the world
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I wouldn't call it an "economic theory". The study of economics was in its infancy when Europe began its expansion.
Many of the countries expanded because they could. They didn't necessarily think about why they should expand. At the time wars of aggression and land acquisition were common and natural. If you had the might, then you took.
Other countries took over land to compete with their neighbors. If they didn't expand then they would become weak and fall to their rich and powerful neighbors.
Manifest Destiny is a theory from much later used by the Americans to explain their expansion West. The belief was they had a destiny to expand, a blessing from God. This belief, although not named, also played a part in European expansion. People in Europe believed they were superior and would help those they conquered to become civilized.
Many of the countries expanded because they could. They didn't necessarily think about why they should expand. At the time wars of aggression and land acquisition were common and natural. If you had the might, then you took.
Other countries took over land to compete with their neighbors. If they didn't expand then they would become weak and fall to their rich and powerful neighbors.
Manifest Destiny is a theory from much later used by the Americans to explain their expansion West. The belief was they had a destiny to expand, a blessing from God. This belief, although not named, also played a part in European expansion. People in Europe believed they were superior and would help those they conquered to become civilized.
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