a. Long-term causes of the First World War
This page examines the origins of developing tensions in Europe; the impact of the Franco-Prussian War, the breakdown of Bismarck's system of alliances and the role of Germany's ruler from 1890 - Kaiser Wilhelm II in causing tensions in relations between European countries up to 1905. Guiding questions: What were the characteristics and goals of European countries in 1900? What was the impact of Kaiser Wilhelm II in...