Question

which country was growing and taking over parts of the surrounding area by 1914? germany california australia austria - hungary rewatch

Explanation:

By 1914, Germany was a rapidly industrializing and expanding power seeking territorial and colonial gains in Europe and globally. California is a U.S. state, not a country. Australia was a British dominion with no major territorial expansion in the region by 1914. Austria-Hungary was a multi-ethnic empire facing internal tensions rather than aggressive outward expansion for growth at this time.

Answer:

Germany