Diplomacy from 1890-1914

Question 1

Who was Otto von Bismarck?

Answer 1

He was the Chancellor of Germany from 1871-1890. He was a foreign policy master. His goals were a balance of power, to keep England happy and France isolated. He created the 3 Emperors league.

Question 2

What was the Three Emperor’s League?

Answer 2

The alliance between Austria-Hungary, Germany and the Russian empire.

Question 3

Discuss Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Answer 3

Ruler of Germany. Kicks Bismarck out in 1890. He had a sense of destiny and greatness.

Question 4

What is ‘Weltpolitik’?

Answer 4

German term describing a worldview, meaning “World Politics”. It’s main points are:

Colonial Expansion (a ‘place in the sun’)

Aggressive naval policy.

Avoid, or prepare for, a two-front war.

Keep France isolated, keep the Russian alliance and maintain relationship with Austria-Hungary.

Question 5

What was the Entente Cordiale, 1904?

Answer 5

An alliance between Britain and France. They were feeling threatened by Germany.

Question 6

What were the alliances by 1905?

Answer 6

The Triple Entente (Russia, France, and Great Britain)

The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy)