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Major players in WW1 - Coggle Diagram
Major players in WW1
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Ambitious nationalist, impatient and reckless
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Relatively new nation, formed by the unification of several German-speaking kingdoms in 1871
Catalyst for this was German nationalism, which grew rapidly throughout the 1800s, fueled by propagandists
Prussia's victory over France in 1871 precipitated unification and the creation of Imperial Germany under Wilhelm I
The German Government was largely left to Count Otto von Bismarck, who oversaw economic and social reforms
Imperial Germany was technologically and industrially advanced, with some progressive social policies - but it was also strongly shaped by militarism, nationalism and government authoritarianism.
Ottoman Empire
Once a superpower, ruling the Middle East, much of northern Africa and eastern Europe
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Attempts at political reform, eg. Young Turk rebellion
Occupied a critical position, controlling access to the Black Sea
European powers showed a strong interest in the future of the Empire, particularly Germany
Serbia
A Balkan nation sandwiched between Austria-Hungary and other states previously controlled by Ottoman Empire
Independence from Ottomans in 1800s, came under control of Austria
King Peter I - modernisation and liberalisation, underwent economic growth and started to shed Austrian control
Became a harbour for nationalism, annoyed Austria-Hungary
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Austria-Hungary
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Autocratic government led by Emperor Franz Joseph, dominated by aristocrats and militarists
Powerful modernised army, effectiveness undermined by internal political and ethnic divisions
Russia
One-sixth of the globle, largest nation in Europe in both size and population
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1904-05 - humiliating defeat against Japan, triggered revolution
Russia's relationship with Germany comparatively good, cousins
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France
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Napoleon - 1870, entered into a dangerous war against Prussia, embarrassing defeat, source of tension and nationalism
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Rulers occupied with the 'race for empire' and securing France's position in Europe against rapidly progressing German Empire
United States
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Latter half of 1800s marked by rapid industrialisation, rise tycoons and series of mediocre politicians and governments
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A burgeoning superpower by early 1900s, one of the world's largest economies and a military strength
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