The primary motivation behind the creation of alliances in Europe in the late 1800s was to support each other in times of war.
protect each other from economic collapse.
help each other colonize other countries.
encourage each other to expand their militaries.

Martin, a 32-year-old human relations administrator at a university, believes that all professors over age 50 are incapable of learning the new educational technologies and are content to keep presenting their same "tired, boring" lectures. he often expresses these views to other administrators and does not encourage any of the "older" faculty members to attend professional development meetings related to new teaching approaches nor does he suggest that the university send them to any of the technology conferences. martin is exhibiting