Unit 2 - Imperialism's Effects on Europe Flashcards
Who are the four leading European powers at the time?
Britain, France, Germany, and Russia.
When was German unification?
1871
Why is Bismarck so afraid of war in Europe?
Germany is powerful but young
French minister of war is preparing for a war against Germany
Nationalism is on the rise in many European countries
Who are interested in the Balkan countries?
Russia and Austria.
When does Bismarck resign?
1890
Who takes Bismarck’s place as leader of Germany?
General Von-Caprivi
What new alliance does Von-Caprivi hope for?
Britain, Italy, and Austria
vs
France and Russia
Why doesn’t Von-Caprivi’s plan to settle any disputes in Africa work?
Germany and Britain settle, but Britain decides to also settle with France and Russia so Britain isn’t closer with Germany than France and Russia.
How would Germany’s policy be described in the early 1900s?
Opportunistic
Who are France’s two enemies?
In europe: Germany
In africa: Britain
What are the details of the Entente Cordiale?
1904
Between France and Britain
France accepts Britain in egypt if Britain accepts France in Morrocco
Not an alliance
Where are Britain’s primary focus areas?
India, Egypt, South Africa
What was starting to happen to the British empire in the early 1900s?
Imperial overstretch
When was the first Moroccan crisis?
1905
What happens during the first Moroccan crisis?
German Kaiser greets Moroccan sultan as independent leader and doesn’t recognize France’s position in Morocco. Germany demands conference and resignation of Delcasse (French foreign minister).
What happens during the Algeciras conference?
States agree that France has special economic interests in Morocco.
Spain and France given joint control over Morocco.
All powers get equal economic rights within Morocco.
What is the aftermath of the first Moroccan crisis?
Germany develops Schlieffen plan.
France prepares in case Germany invades.
What happens during the second Moroccan crisis?
1911
France is going to occupy Morocco despite agreement at Algeciras conference.
Germany sends Gunboat.
Britain doesn’t want German Naval base in Morocco.
Who won the Russo-Japanese war?
Japan