Question

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In the 1800s, European nations looked to control other countries in part to expand trade networks and establish global military bases. This policy was known as____________

Answer 1

In a more formal sense it would be imperialism; but, as a general idea it may also be termed as colonialism. But, I'm pretty sure it's imperialism

Answer 2

Imperialism because that's the action when a country takes over another country to expand their territory.
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