Tension Increase Between Britain and Germany

Question 1

What was Kaiser Wilhelm II’s foreign policy?

Answer 1

• weltpolitik

Question 2

What did weltpolitik involve?

Answer 2

• using aggressive diplomacy to gain influence
• “place in the sun”, building an empire
• developing military power and navy to be leader

Question 3

What was Britain’s aim with its Royal Navy?

Answer 3

• keep it bigger than the combined strength of the next two biggest navies
• '’two-power-standard”

Question 4

Why did Britain become worried when Germany began to build its navy?

Answer 4

• thought it was an attempt to challenge its trade and colonies