Thus the Industrial Revolution stirred ambitions in many European countries and renewed their confidence to embark on a path of aggressive expansion overseas. From the late 1800s through the early 1900s, Western Europe pursued a policy of imperialism that became known as New Imperialism.
Political opponents of President John Adams opposed the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 because it suspended many of the rights provided by Habeas Corpus. <span />
Its policies appealed to a wide variety of constituents, including farmers, merchants, and industrialists.<span />
Producers or companies seek an economy of scale because by doing so it tends to dominate the market for certain products. When this happens, a natural monopoly is created and profits are enhanced.