The primary purpose of the European union is to promote peace, establish a unified economic and monetary system, promote inclusion and combat discrimination, break down barriers to trade and borders, encourage technological and scientific developments, and champion environmental protection.
The silk road was one of the only ways to get goods from other countries in that time period. People traded food, spices, skills, etc. With the trade, countries could try new cultures leading to the spread of cultures.
The reason for <span>imperealism is for empires to gain more land to rule.</span>
I think E ww1 but correct me if I’m wrong :)