In 1917, Bolshevik leader in Russia sought peace with German because the new Russian government -wanted to retain power and avoid German occupation-
Acquiring colonies to provide a favorable balance of trade.
Mercantilism was the theory that trade generates wealth and peer, so gathering colonies that stimulate trade would fall under mercantilism.
I think it would be written documents
The Past Teaches Us About the Present
Because history gives us the tools to analyze and explain problems in the past, it positions us to see patterns that might otherwise be invisible in the present – thus providing a crucial perspective for understanding (and solving!) current and future problems.
People : Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump
Institutions: Illuminati, United Nations?
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