Name 3 countries that began to take over surrounding countries to expand their empires?
1. United Kingdom: The British Empire began to expand its territories through colonization and conquest, taking over countries such as India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and large parts of Africa and Southeast Asia.
2. Spain: The Spanish Empire embarked on a period of colonization and conquest during the Age of Exploration, taking over territories across the Americas, including present-day Mexico, Central and South America, as well as parts of the Philippines, the Caribbean, and Florida.
3. Germany: During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm II pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion, seeking to establish a global empire. Germany conquered and occupied various territories in Africa, such as Namibia and Tanzania, and attempted to extend its influence in Europe with the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine and the occupation of other regions during World War I.