Because of the Industrial revolution europeans were envy to expand with their new found wealth. Because of the money gained from the industrial revolution they could try to take control of other foreign territories in means of expanding for their own personal gain
True. Hammurabi code brought a sense of fairness of his people and established order in society .
Gold rush I’m pretty sure!
Government should serve the people
During this time, it was China that mostly remained a land-based empire. This is due partly to the fact that China occupied a large area of land, and didn't need more resources.