Expansion efforts

Definition

Expansion efforts refer to intentional actions taken by empires to increase their territories, influence, or power. These efforts can involve various strategies such as military conquests, political alliances, colonization, economic dominance, or cultural assimilation.

Related terms

Manifest Destiny: The belief popular during the 19th century in the United States that it was destined to expand its territory across North America.

Treaty: A formal agreement between two or more nations that establishes terms for peaceful coexistence or territorial arrangements.

Annexation: The act of incorporating one territory into another political entity, usually through legal means.