Because of the Spanish American War (1898) the Philippines-American War (1899 - 1903), Hawaii became a strategic position for the ships sailing from the U.S. to the Philippines and on the way back as waypoint where ships could re-supply or make repairs. Even the still highly naval base of Pearl Harbor was established around this time, in 1899.
Nothing like that had ever been created before in history.
The French founded Quebec mainly as an outpost to discover resources. The French founded Qubec as more than just a trading post but a permanent settlement that would facilitate their search for resources. It was among the first outposts that were founded
International investments have increased as a direct result of globalization and continue to do so. ... The society becomes a developed nation as its workforce begins to attract the investment activity of enough companies to cause the social and economic change necessary to produce a modern industrialized economy.
He restarted the conscription process in Germany and built up Germany’s Air Force and Navy