European Expansion and International Rivalries

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Fashoda Incident

1898 conflict between Britain and France in Sudan.

Scramble for Africa

Competition among European nations for African territories.

Entente Cordiale

1904 agreement improving relations between England and France.

Weltpolitik

Germany's policy to acquire colonies and global influence.

Arms Race

Competition for military superiority, especially naval power.

Tangiers Events

Incidents in Morocco influencing European diplomatic relations.

Algeciras Conference

1906 meeting to resolve Moroccan tensions and conflicts.

Agadir Crisis

1911 confrontation over German naval presence in Morocco.

German Naval Program

Initiative to enhance Germany's naval capabilities and power.

Colonial Disputes

Conflicts arising from competing territorial claims.

Fleet Mobilization

Deployment of naval forces in response to tensions.

Compromise Resolution

Agreement to avoid war, balancing territorial claims.

Rivalries

Conflicts among nations competing for power and influence.

Diplomatic Relations

Interactions and agreements between countries to manage conflicts.

Military Development

Advancements in armed forces capabilities and technology.

International Conference

Meeting of multiple nations to discuss global issues.

Blood Feuds

Long-standing hostilities between nations or groups.

Alliance Systems

Networks of agreements between countries for mutual support.