Kaiser Wilhems's II aims in foreign policy Flashcards
1
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What were Kaiser Wilhems’s ll aims in foreign policy?
A
- To be a major player in world affairs
- To make the Germany’s nation the greatest
- German to be respected and great
2
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What were the results of his aims in foreign policy?
A
- He challenged France to get control of Morocco
- He upset other countries by making dramatic gestures/statements
- He built up his Navy which lead to Anglo-German rivalry
3
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What were his attitudes towards Britain?
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- He was jealous of the British Empire
- He wanted the best Navy
- Jealous of the wealth, power and prestige of the British
4
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What were the results of his attitudes towards Britain?
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He started building up his Navy which caused Anglo-German Navy rivalry to challenge Britain
5
Q
What does the phrase ‘weltpolitik’ mean?
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It means ‘world policy’ and it was often used to describe Kaiser Wilhems’s ll desire to be a major player in world affairs
6
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What does the term a ‘place in the sun’ mean?
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The Kaiser was jealous of he British Empire and wanted an Empire for Germany to make it a powerful country
