European imperialism in the 19th century was largely motivated by countries'
desire to:
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a. form closer relationships with potential allies around the world.
✓o b. access valuable natural resources in foreign territories.
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c. overthrow oppressive governments around the world.
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d. seize advanced technologies developed in foreign countries.

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eastern europe, the region of europe that is east of germany, was heavily influenced by the byzantine empire. through byzantine traders, and more importantly, the church, byzantium influenced the art, literature, and architecture of the region

they became hereditary because there weren't many jobs for people in lower classes