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The Approach of War 1890-1914 What you should know from yesterdays notes:- Who was the new German Chancellor that replaced Bismarck? Which country did Germany decide not to pursue agreements with? What policy had Britain followed up to the 1890’s? In 1894 what countries formed an alliance? What document does the following come from “I would like to congratulate you and your people”? What reaction did this cause? What does “Weltpolitik” mean? How did Wilhelm pursue this idea through appointments in his government? How did Britain start to end its splendid isolation? How was the Triple Entente formed?
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The Approach of War 1890-1914

What you should know from yesterdays notes:-

Who was the new German Chancellor that replaced Bismarck?

Which country did Germany decide not to pursue agreements with?

What policy had Britain followed up to the 1890’s?

In 1894 what countries formed an alliance?

What document does the following come from “I would like to congratulate you and your people”? What reaction did this cause?

What does “Weltpolitik” mean?

How did Wilhelm pursue this idea through appointments in his government?

How did Britain start to end its splendid isolation?

How was the Triple Entente formed?

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The Crisis years 1905-1912

There were 2 major flashpoints in this period, and one newspaper article which caused concern!

Morocco 1906/1911

Balkans 1908

Daily Telegraph 1907

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1908HELP!!

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You English," he said, "are mad, mad, mad as March hares. What has come over you that you are so completely given over to suspicions quite unworthy of a great nation? What more can I do than I have done?

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Morocco 1911