what are some bad points about building an empire?

Question

i need some points for my essay about what people who support empire building would say and an example of why this is bad.

i got (securing natural resource by expansion leading to war), as a point already.

Answer 1

It sounds as if you need to read about a few people in history who built large empires and see if you can fathom why they did that, what the benefits were, and why no one stopped them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Caesar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan

(and others)

As with all Wikipedia search results, be sure to check out all the external links and further references at the bottom of each Wikipedia page.

Answer 2

i understand some benefits like showing superiority and gaining territories for natural resources

i just need more examples of why they would do that and how it can be argued is being bad

Answer 3

Have you read those articles?

Remember -- we don't do your work for you, but we'll be happy to point you in the right direction and then comment on YOUR ideas once you write them down.

Answer 4

i read 2 of the articles... do you think this argument would be good.

Some people believe that empire expansion is another way to protect a nations culture and religion by expanding, oppressing other cultures. But by expanding you leave your culture and religion vulnerable by being introduced to new cultures as you expand, people converting to different religions.

Answer 5

Yes, that's an additional main point to include.

Be sure to read and reread this:
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1262200359