Wars for the redistribution of colonies.

The wars on colonial possessions began in the 16th century. By the end of the 19th century, half of the territories were colonized. At this time, the countries sought to capture as many colonies as possible, since these territories were sources of raw materials and sales markets, which was beneficial for the development of the economy. The largest battle for the colonies was the First World War: many countries entered it due to the redistribution of colonies. World War II put an end to the colonial system, countries began to gain independence.