They wanted to expand their empire, they wanted to increase their power, and they also wanted to increase their wealth.
Articles one and three are the ones that seem to apply:
<span>Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.<span>The principle of all sovereignty resides essentially in the nation. No body nor individual may exercise any authority which does not proceed directly from the nation.</span></span>
Answer:
Investors purchase and sell shares or stakes in individual firms and exchange-traded funds in the stock market. The concept of the market is also used to trade other items, such as bonds and treasuries, but the stock market is most visible to the public.