Kaiser Wilhems 'weltpolitiks' Flashcards
1
Q
What is mittleeuropa
A
The idea that Germany would dominate all of Central Europe
2
Q
Describe why Germany wanted an African empire and why this alarmed the British?
A
They wanted it to turn Germany into a massive trading nation and in order to do This they would need a navy as strong as Britain.
3
Q
What was the main aim?
A
To expand Germany power and land.
4
Q
Describe what Germany meant by ‘a place in the sun’
A
Germany wanted respect from the world and also wanted to be involved in world affairs which they hoped to achieve by having an aggressive foreign policy
5
Q
What did the kaiser say in an interview
A
He called the British ‘as mad as march hares’ and admitted Germany didn’t like them.
