How did the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War lead to hostilities?
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 ended with a humilliating defeat of France. The greatest humiliation was the proclamation of the unified German Empire at the Palace of Versailles, the palace of French kings. This caused clashes with Great Britain and France that had large colonial empires in Africa and Asia.
Which of the following was a result of Bismarck’s Austro-Prussian War?
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| In establishing the Second Empire, Napoleon III | received the overwhelming electoral support of the people. |
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| A result of Bismarck’s Austro-Prussian War was | the exclusion of Austria from the North German Confederation. |
Why is Germany at fault for WW1?
Germany is to blame for starting World War I because they were the first country to declare war before any other country. So overall Germany did not only start the war but they also influenced another country that was apart of their alliance (Austria-Hungary) to fight with another country (Serbia).
Why was Germany so aggressive in WW1?
World War I and World War II had the same cause—the desire of German elites to use aggressive war to turn Germany from a regional power into a global superpower—and the same result—the defeat of Germany by a defensive coalition of Russia, Britain, France and the United States.
What would have happened if Germany never joined WW1?
If it never entered WW1. it would be able to slowly build up its power more as everyone else is distracted by the Austro-Russian war in the East. Russia likely defeats Austria which Germany didnt at all want which is why she was allied to Austria to begin with. So German-Russian tensions would become alot higher.
Could the Germany have won WW1?
Despite ambitions of becoming a global colonial empire, Germany was still a Continental power in 1914. If it won the war, it would be through the immense power of its army, not its navy. Or best of all, more U-boats, the one element of German naval strength that did inflict immense damage on the Allies.
Could Germany have invaded America?
Nazi Germany When Germany declared war on the U.S. in 1941, the German High Command immediately recognized that current German military strength would be unable to attack or invade the United States directly.