Anglo-German Rivalry Flashcards
what was British foreign policy based around in the second half of the 19th century
‘splendid isolation’
problems of Britain’s ‘splendid isolation’
forced out of it bc of Germany’s military expansion
- Britain became more involved in European politics after 1902
why did Britain become more involved in European politics after 1902
humiliating defeat in the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902
what was Weltpolitik
Germany’s foreign policy
what did Kaiser Wilhelm II want to do as a part of Weltpolitik
strengthen Germany’s position in world affairs
what did Kaiser Wilhelm II want Germany to have
its ‘place in the sun;, overseas colonies
how did Kaiser Wilhelm II plan on getting his ‘place in the sun’
he relied on the strength of the Prussian state
when was the scramble for Africa
1890s
what became visible during the scramble for Africa
tensions between GB/Germany
why did Germany and GB want Africa
valuable continent bc of its supply of gold and diamonds
what did the Kaiser do after 1898
he expanded to navy as part of Weltpolitik
what did the Kaiser hope the expansion of the navy would do
lead to
- industrial growth
- larger German empire
- inc German patriotism/be a symbol of strength
when was the First Naval Law
1898, increased navy by 7 battleships
when was the Second Naval Law
1900, doubled navy size to 38 battleships
when was the Third Naval Law
1906, expanded navy by 6 battleships
