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Otto von Bismarck freely war
Otto von Bismarck freely used war to unify Germany -
The rise of Nationalism
France had never gotten over the loss of Alsace Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian war -
Tangled Alliances
Mutual mistrust and the growing of rivalries had led to the creation of several military alliances among the Grat Powers. -
Bismarck forges early pacts
Bismarck declared Germany to be a "satisfied power". He then turned his energies to maintaining peace in Europe. -
Dual alliance
Bismarck formed the Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. Three years later, Italy joined the two countries forming the Triple Alliance -
Shiftin Alliances Threaten Peae
Germany's foreign policy changed dramatically. Kaiser Wilhelm II, forced Bismarck to resign. -
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Alliance had been Bismarck's fear
Russia responded France to make a defensive military alliance. This alliance could make war with Russia or France and they could made Germany the enemy of both. -
A Restless Region
The Ottoman Empire, rapidly declined -
A Shot Rings Thoughout Europe
Austria rejected Serbia's offer and declared war. -
Imperialism and Militarism
All the Great Powers except Britain had large standing armies.