causes of ww1- imperialism Flashcards
1
Q
what was germanys foreign policy
A
weltpolitik
2
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what was the 3 aims of weltpolitik
A
have a large empire
strong navy
strong european power to influence european politics
3
Q
what did splendid isolation mean
A
britain didnt get involved in what happened in europe
4
Q
why did britain use splendid isolation
A
thought it was the best option to protect its empire.
5
Q
what did britain depend on
A
the strength of their navy to protect them
