They all want to gain power and prestige. The more territory a country is able to control and influence, the more power the country may have. ... Early explorers searched for new lands to claim as their own, and for the glory and fame that came along with discovering uncharted regions. ... Countries imperialize because they want to influence other countries and gain power over territories. ...

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In 1490 during the exploration phase of the Spanish colonization efforts, Christopher Columbus stated "The gold, the glory and last but not least, God!" This clearly illustrates the Spanish values of wealth and power. ... I would like to think that it is not continuing to this day as a means of gathering wealth and power. ... Are we still gathering wealth and power? ...

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Of course, glory was associated with imperialism. ... Britain's power can be seen in several places, but it is especially noticeable in the House of Parliament. ... Another example of British power lies within the very architecture of the House of Commons itself. ...

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