Question

why might a country want to increase its power or expand its territory? check all that apply. to bolster its defenses to restrict its military expenses to limit trade with other nations to acquire new territory and resources to gain access to new economic markets to spread its values to other parts of the world

Explanation:

• "to bolster its defenses": Expanding territory can create buffer zones or give strategic military positions, helping in defense.
• "to restrict its military expenses": Expanding power/territory usually requires more military resources, not less, so this is incorrect.
• "to limit trade with other nations": Expanding is more likely to increase trade access, not limit, so incorrect.
• "to acquire new territory and resources": New territory often has natural resources, so this is a reason.
• "to gain access to new economic markets": Expanding into new areas opens up new markets for trade and business.
• "to spread its values to other parts of the world": Countries may want to spread their cultural, political, or ideological values through expansion.

Answer:

• to bolster its defenses
• to acquire new territory and resources
• to gain access to new economic markets
• to spread its values to other parts of the world