Splendid Isolation Or Not!? 1886-1902 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryBritain 1865-1915A2/A-levelAQA Created by: Bethan ChaineyCreated on: 12-05-16 09:42 He Inherited Situations Gladstone has alienated France over Egypt. The triple and duel alliances were signed in 1886 which isolated GB loads. 1 of 9 He Said Stuff "Alliances drag into conflict, war and entanglement" "war is a final and supreme evil" "war is an abomination" 2 of 9 The Boer War 1899-1902. GB was universally condemned. Kruger Telegram 3 of 9 He Declined Stuff 1886 rejection of Bismarck alliance 4 of 9 Didn't Set Out To Be A Loner "Isolationism is Dangerous" 5 of 9 The Balkans In 1885 he agreed to reunite Rumelia with Bulgaria, and tried to get the European powers to act against the Armenian Massacres 6 of 9 China Tried to aquire influence in China. Arranged Germany Russia and France to have influence, 3 major powers. 7 of 9 In The Scramble For Africa 1887- committed imperialist. 1896 Fashoda Crisis, stayed firm between British and French standoff in the Sudan 8 of 9 "Splendid Isolation" is a **** analysis He would do stuff if it benefited GB. He even contemplated an Entente with Germany. 9 of 9
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