Because they wanted to avoid being involved in any other world wars.
Answer:
Serbia, Russia, France and its Empire, Belgium, Montenegro and Britain and its Empire, including self-governing colonies like Canada and Australia. Italy changed sides and joined the Allies in 1915.]
I take it you mean modern Israel.
Basically, the territory of Israel increased in a few steps, but otherwise remained stable. The increases were usually connected with military conflicts. An example is the Little Triangle in nothern Israel, that was incorporated into the country (in exchange for another region though).
Please note that this is a politically charged question and any responses will be biased.
Answer: An empire is a collection of states or countries under the control of a larger power/ authority. It is ruled by a monarch.
Explanation:
The reason for the convention was for westerners to respond to the Ordinance of Secession. View Resolutions Approved at the Clarksburg Convention at: 3.