Because the many small islands of greece were unable to support large populations,
the population of greece stayed small compared to other civilizations
many people moved to other civilizations, such as mesopotamia
many people died from starvation and disease
the greek city-states sought to colonize land throughout the mediterranean

During the decades between world war i and world war ii, american foreign policy was characterized by a) large-scale military mobilization in anticipation of the second world war. b) aggressive imperialism as the united states gained control of much of the pacific. c) increasing federal control of the american economy to battle the effects of the great depression. eliminate d) increased isolationism as the united states focused on domestic issues instead of involvement in international affairs.