Expecting a situation similar to World War I, France resorted to the Maginot line to protect it from a possible German invasion.
The Maginot line was a defense barrier built along the French-German border line. It comprised heavy concrete and steel walls, mine camps, bunkers, and fortresses.
Its objective was to reinforce the defense of the border with Germany, after many historical invasions from that area. It was described at the moment as a technology marvel.
However, it failed in its strategy, since it was focused on previous technology and not on new developments. Moreover, the Germans invaded from the northern border with Belgium, sorting the Maginot line.
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The correct answer is - Competition to develop strong economies and build large empires.
There were lots of tensions in Europe about the shares that each colonial country had on the other continents were the natural resources were abundant. While some considered that they had won this territories fair and square, others were on the opinion that they should get some of the colonies under their control. The background of this was of course the economy, and the competition between the nations to be wealthier, military stronger, and enlarge their territories. Unfortunately, these tensions led to a World War.
Answer: One of the most accomplished conquistadors was Hernán Cortés, who led a relatively small Spanish force, but with local translators and the crucial support of thousands of native allies, achieved the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the campaigns of 1519-1521 (present day Mexico).
Explanation: This involved an exchange of plants, goods, ideas, and diseases from Europe to the Americas. This exchange benefitted Europeans more than Native Americans because Europeans spread smallpox , a deadly disease, to Native Americans when they came into contact with them.
