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The imperial nations (like the United States in the late 1800) were searching always new markets to expand their influence in the world.

Explanation:

I don't know if this image refers to the American Imperialism, but the search of new markets led some territories like the Philippines to join the United States, or Panama to do the interests of USA and build the Panama canal

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