How did imperialism affect the growth of the military in European nations? a. Europeans nations wanted to stockpile larger, more powerful weapons to show that they were the strongest nation in the world.

B. European nations that didn't have enough weapons often sought partnerships with other nations to protect them, should war break out.

C. European nations build more modern weapons, because the Scientific Revolution encouraged technological innovation.

D. European nations needed new weapons and naval ships to protect their colonies overseas.