Why do nations practice imperialism? Why would a nation try and take over another nation?

A country would practice imperialism first because they want to know if they are capable of taking over another country. If they can't control their country first then they shouldn't control another country. A reason why a nation would try taking over another nation is because they want power.Some nations think that the only way to show the world your greatness is by starting to rule one nation at a time. Some nation might show their greatness in the wrong way. A second reason they would want to take over another nation is that they want natural resources. They would want hotel, mine, and all that kind of stuff you would want from your neighbors.That is why nations would take over other nations. I also think they would want to take over another nation, for money. They would only attack if that nation is weak and vulnerable.