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What was the main reason imperial nations built large naval forces?

to initiate sea-based attacks on other nations
to demonstrate their size and prowess
to protect their economic interests
to resist attacks on their harbors



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The main reasons that imperial nations built large naval forces was to protect their economic interests in these colonies as well as their political interests. In addition they also sought to demonstrate their size and prowess in their ability to exert military force around the globe. 
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The main reasons the imperial nations built large navies was to  protect their economic interests.

What is imperialism?

This is the term that is used to refer to the system where a nation may decide to get involved in the economic and the political leadership of another nation.

This was mostly seen in the areas where the British controlled. They built large bases in order to take care of their interests in these areas.

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