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AP European HistorySt. Anne’s-Belfield

LATE 19th CENTURY ALLIANCE SYSTEMS

AP European HistorySt. Anne’s-Belfield

LATE 19th CENTURY ALLIANCE SYSTEMS

FRANKFURT, 1871

The chain of events which would lead to the devastation of World War I began quietly in the German city of Frankfurt in 1871…

FRANKFURT, 1871

THE GERMAN PROBLEM

Now that I have defeated

France andunified Germany, I want peace! Ilove the status

THE GERMAN PROBLEM

My strategy will beto keep Germany allied w/ at least2 of the other 5Great Powers. France must be isolated!

THE GERMAN PROBLEM

Which treaties would be most beneficial to the

survival of the Fatherland?

THE GERMAN PROBLEM

THE BISMARCKIAN SYSTEM

Identify three shortcomings of the “Bismarckian” system:

Identify three shortcomings of the “Bismarckian” system:•It brought together seemingly incompatible states (Austria, Italy, and Germany)

•It was dependent largely on Bismarck’s personal ability to control and maintain the balance

•It encouraged other nations to form their own alliance against one whose major purpose was to protect Germany

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