Why Do Countries Start Wars?

Sometimes, countries don't just want to be friends, they want what the other country has. Like when you and your friend both want the same toy. If you can’t share, one of you might take it by force. That's how wars start!

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Examples

  1. A boy takes another boy’s toy because he wants it more.
  2. Two friends argue over who has the best lunch, so they start a food fight.
  3. Your mom says you can’t watch TV unless you clean your room, and then she starts yelling.

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