Which economic reason was used to justify the rapid expansion of european colonies through the world between the 17th and 19th centuries

Trench warfare began after germany failed in its initial plan to seize france and bring a quick end to the war. negotiate a temporary truce with the allied forces. attack the allies by sea with its powerful navy. storm across the eastern front to attack russia.

The chart shows data on the construction of dreadnoughts, or armed battleships, by 1914. (look at chart provided) a logical conclusion that can be drawn from this chart is that britain and germany were a.)engaged in an arms race. b.)looking for ways to cooperate. c.)hoping not to fight on land. d.)the strongest nations on the earth.

Why did france demand that germany repay their debts in foreign currency?