Territorial

Question 1

Kaiser Wilhelm’s Weltpolitik (Began 1891)

Answer 1

German policy makers looked to make Germany a colonial power but ignored the impact on foreign relations. Created enemies and rivalries

Question 2

Balkan Instability

Answer 2

There was an unstable power vacuum due to Turkey’s weakening control. Both A-H and Russia tried to gain control, creating tension between the 2

Question 3

Bosnian Crisis (1908)

Answer 3

A-H annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina, to the dismay of Serbia and Russia. Situation escalated to almost war but Germany supported A-H.

Question 4

Second Moroccan Crisis

Answer 4

France invaded Morocco and Germany sent a boat down to force France to give them territory. Britain, worried about trade routes, forced Germany to back off. Increased tensions between Britain and Germany.

Question 5

Second Balkan War

Answer 5

Bulgaria believed there were too many ethnic Bulgarians living in Serbian and Greek territories, and attacked. Bulgaria lost and shrank while Serbia grew in size. A-H is mad, improved alliance between Serbia and Russia