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German unification
German unification is the process of Germany becoming its own nation. This occurred after Germany defeated France in the Franco-Prussian war in 1870. Winning this war lead to a new foundation for Germany with Stable power, economy, and military in Europe. With this power, Bismarck aimed to isolate France and this was the start of German expansion. -
Dual alliance/ alliance system
The Dual alliance is also known as the alliance system that allied Britain with Italy and Austria(German allies). This happened when Bismarck resigned in 1890, General Von Caprivi wanted to settle any disputes in east Africa. This shows the efforts Caprivi took to put his country in a better predicament to expand territory. -
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First Boer War
The first Boer war was led by a series of events. It started with slavery being abolished and that started tension between the Boers and the European government. Then, the Boers moved East and got into border disputes involving the Transvaal and the Orange Free State which is known as the First Boer war. The First Boer war was a series of skirmishes. In the end, the British troops were defeated and the Transvaal and Orange Free States ended up being independent with British oversight. -
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Berlin West Africa Conference
In the Berlin West Africa Conference, 13 nations met in Berlin to discuss and have an open debate about the results of the Treaty of Berlin in 1885 and to prevent war between imperial powers. In the end, the conference courage the Scramble for Africa to continue. It also abolished slavery and provided a suitable alternative in Africa. This showed how Powers all over came together to settle disputes to continue to work overseas. -
Fashoda Incident
The Fashoda Incident was in 1898 when Britain and France almost went to War over Sudan's competing claims(territory). Both countries were expanding toward each other and ended up clashing in the Fashoda Village. This Incident ended with a compromise, France recognized the British possession of Egypt and Sudan, while France got the presence of Morocco. This allowed the countries to settle any disputes that were just in the air along with the main issue at the time. -
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Boxer Rebellion
The boxer rebellion was started by angered Chinese Nationalists that were frustrated by their government's failure to act upon foreigners gaining influence in China. After a while, the Chinese government supported the rebellion and declared war on the foreign powers. In the end, these powers showed a willingness to cooperate with China, leaving China's interest high. This shows the efforts nations took to continue to expand their territory. -
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Second Boer war
Kruger sent a demand for Britain to remove their troops and full independence of Transvaal. Britain refused to do so, and Kruger declared war. This war lasted 2 years and ended with Britain winning under the Treaty of Vereeniging 1902. The Orange Free State and Transvaal ended up going back under Britain's control. This shows how far power would go to risk to get territory. -
Entente Cordiale
Entente Cordiale was an agreement between Britain and France that settled their long-standing rivalry against each other in North Africa. Britain also Formally gave Morocco to France. This new relationship threaten Germany but also brought the two countries together through imperialism. -
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Russo-japanese war
Japan wanted to reach an end with Russia and was prepared to give them rights in Manchuria for Japanese rights in Korea. Russia refused this negotiation due to its military superiority and invaded Korea instead. The Treaty of Portsmouth 1905, ended the war, gave japan rights to Korea, and ended Russia's influence in Manchuria. Japan's Victory in The Russo-Japanese war marked in history the first time that an Asian nation defeated a powerful western one. -
start of WWI
The first world war started in Europe that continued from 1914-1919. WWI had 5 causes to it, Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Assination. These causes all played a big part in the war and all nations were involved. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles was made to get revenge on Germany for starting WWI. This harsh treaty wanted to cripple Germany's military, territorially and economically. It also contained a war guilt clause of 33 million dollars Germany had to pay.