The main way in which mercantilism increased the likelihood of conflicts between European powers was that it led to dispute over who could trade where, and disputes over the trade agreements themselves, since every country wanted the "best deal".
The Eight-Nation Alliance subdued the Boxer Rebellion the second time, as they were defeated the first time. This alliance consisted of Japan, Russia, Britain, France, the U.S., Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
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