square 4x How did imperialism foster the connection between the shaded countries on the map? A The alliances formed in Europe were to prevent the spread of communism that was rising up from the African continent. B It led to an increase in military expenditures to protect the economic interests in the global economic system of square mercantilism x C These countries joined forces to prevent the totalitarian governments that were present in Asia from spreading into the European continent. x D It was the long term cause of World War I due to the tension it created between countries leading to their military buildup, increased pride in culture, and