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World War 1
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Tension between Britain and Germany
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What does the term "Weltpolitik" refer to?
"
World
politics
" and the
pursuit
of
global
power
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What was Germany's aim in pursuing Weltpolitik?
To become a global power and establish an
empire
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How did Germany's ambitions in the late 1800s affect its relationship with Britain?
Germany sought to rival
Britain's
power, increasing
tensions
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What did the Kaiser want to build to support his empire?
A large and powerful
navy
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Why did the Kaiser invest huge sums of money in the navy?
To help build his
empire
and protect Germany
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What was the impact of Germany's naval expansion on other countries?
It alarmed other countries with large
empires
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What actions did powerful nations take in response to Germany's military buildup?
They formed alliances and made defense plans
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In what year did Britain and France sign the entente cordiale?
1904
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What was the significance of the entente cordiale?
It was an alliance between
Britain
and
France
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Which country was included in the entente cordiale in 1907?
Russia
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How did the formation of alliances in 1907 contribute to international tension?
It increased
military preparedness
and competition among nations
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