Cause of WW1

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When was the triple alliance signed and who is in it?
1882 and Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
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When was the triple entente signed and who is in it?
1907 and Great Britain, France and Russia.
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Why did the alliances cause the war?
Because Germany felt surrounded by the triple entente so they were scared. Also everyone promised to help each other out.
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Which countries did Kaiser want an empire like?
France and Britain.
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What is Weltpolitik?
The wish to be important and powerful in the world.
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Why did Kaiser's foreign aims cause the war?
Because it made Kaiser get involved in things like the Moroccan crisis, this made France and Britain very angry.
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Why did the first Moroccan crisis in 1905-6?
France wanted to take over Morocco so the Kaiser went over to say they should be allowed to stay independant. France held a conference in Spain in 1606. Kaiser was forced to back down.
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When was the triple entente signed and who is in it?

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1907 and Great Britain, France and Russia.

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Why did the alliances cause the war?

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Which countries did Kaiser want an empire like?

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What is Weltpolitik?

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