When did world war 1 start?
July 28, 1914
When did World war 1 end?
November 11, 918
Identify this person
Wilhelm ii
What does kaiser mean?
German emperor
True or False
Kaiser Wilhelm is a Russian Leader?
False
When was Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary assassinated?
June 14, 1914
When was the ultimatum from Austria-Hungary sent to Serbia?
July 23rd
Why was the ultimatum issued?
The Austro-Hungarian government issued Serbia with an ultimatum containing concrete demands in order to prevent an escalation.
What was the significant contribution to the outbreak of war?
Wilhelm’s rash assurance of unlimited support to Austria-Hungary
What was Weltpolitik policy?
The foreign policy adopted by the Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in 1891, which marked a decisive break with former “Realpolitik.”
What was the aim of Weltpolitik policy?
The aim was to transform Germany into a global power through aggressive diplomacy, the acquisition of overseas colonies, and the development of a large navy.
What does Weltpolitik mean?
World politics
What reason did Kaiser Wilhelm II give to explain his decision to expand the German navy?
Why did the Kaiser's foreign policy increase tension in Europe?
The other European powers were concerned that Germany would try and take their colonies.
Why did Wilhelm leave Germany?
Lost the support of the military