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The armed peace in Europe, LUKAS DIEZ LASA - Coggle Diagram
The armed peace in Europe
Armed peace
1870-1914
There was peace
Tension between European countries was growing
Countries dedicated a lot on weapons
The importance of German empire
Very important role
Most important power in Europe
Economic develop
Militar develop
The Bismarckian system
Wilhelm I used diplomacy to maintain the balance powers
Otto Von Bismarck established a system of alliances
Objetives
Maintain Germany hegemony
Prevent France from declaring war on Germany
Avoid conflict in Europe
Armies were developing
First system
1872 the Three Emperors' League
Germany
Astro-Hungary
Russia
The second system
1881
Alliance was re-signed
Some problems between Russia and Austia-hungary
Triple Alliance
Germany
Italy
Angry with France
Austria-hungary
1879
The secret Double Alliance
Germany
Austria-hungary
The Third system
1887
Triple Alliance was renewed
Germany signed at alliance with the Russian Empire
Reinsurance Treaty
Both country neutral
The expansionist foreign policy of Wilhelm II
Changed the system of alliances
For an expansionist policy
Colonial empire
Did not renew the Reinsurance Treaty
Russia would not ally with France
Finally, France and Russia did become allies
Political hegemony of Wilhelm II caused concern in France and Great Britain
Triple Entente with Russia
LUKAS DIEZ LASA
