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What were the motives for powerful nations such as Britain, Germany and France to pursue overseas colonies? What did they hope to gain through this use of power?

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Gold and natural resources were some of the motives found for powerful nations wanting to pursue overseas colonies. They hoped to gain respect, wealth, and to prosper through this use of power
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