Discussion Topic Over the centuries, people have formed nations that have different types of governments and beliefs. As nations expand, they often take over the land
of other people. The new land gives these nations access to valuable resources and trading routes. This expansion can result in one group of people
forming a vast empire
Look back at what you know about the patterns of past colonization and empire formation, and address these questions,
• Canone nation or empire take over another nation without oppressing others?
• Has imperialism become more or less oppressive as the world has become more industrialized?
• Is it possible in an era of many democratio societies and advanced technology for nations to gain power without oppressing others? That is can
nations avoid denying people their rights? Explain