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because when the europeans had the Soviet Union split Germany into south and east. The south portion of Germany colionies was very rich and more colonies we being and causing them to trade and move in to Asia and or Africa opposed to the oppsing side witch created less colonies due to its econamy

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•Because they wanted the gold and diamonds in Africa and also trade. They also wanted colonies to gain wealth, power and prestige. It is also easier to trade in Colonies.

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They needed to obtain raw materials to use in their factories and to find markets where they could sell their products.

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