Please make the answer pretty short! Why do nations want to expand their territory and what are the consequences/effect of doing so?

Five Motives for Imperialism. Various motives prompt empires to seek to expand their rule over other countries or territories. These include economic, exploratory, ethnocentric, political, and religious motives. ... Imperial powers often competed with each over for the best potential resources, markets, and trade.Explanation:.

answer; code of federal regulations;

answer; developmental;