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The armed peace in Europe
In Europe, between 1870 and 1914, there was a period of what is known as the Armed Peace.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE GERMAN EMPIRE
The Bismarckian system (1871–1890)
German emperor Wilhelm I used diplomacy to maintain the balance of power between European countries
Otto von Bismarck, established a system of alliances with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Russian Empire and Italy, known as the Bismarckian alliance system
objectives
to maintain Germany hegemony
to prevent France from declaring war on Germany
After the unification of Germany in 1871, it became the most important power in Europe because of its economic and military development.
The Bismarckian system
The first system
1872 the Three Emperors' League
Between Germany, France and Russia
failed due to rivalry between Austria-Hungary and Russia
The second system
1879 and 1882 various treaties were signed
1879
secret Double Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary
1881
Alliance of the three emperors was re-signed
1882
Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
The third system
1887
Triple Alliance was renewed between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. Germany also signed a secret alliance with the Russian Empire
The expansionist foreign policy of Wilhelm II (1890–1914)
Kaiser Wilhelm II, changed the system of alliances for an expansionist policy
Bismarck disagreed with Wilhelm II on foreign policy issues and resigned from his position in 1890
Wilhelm II did not renew the Reinsurance Treaty with the Russian Empire
Ultimately, the political hegemony of Wilhelm II caused concern in France and Great Britain
