The Kaiser’s policies

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European History

Contemporary Europe

GCSE History

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What were the Kaiser’s policies?

Weltpolitik and flottenpolitik

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What was weltpolitik?

World politics, meaning that Germany wanted to become a world power like Britain, have an empire and an influence in world affairs

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When did weltpolitik start to be implemented?

From the 1880s when Kaiser Wilhelm II ascended to power

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Why did the Kaiser implement weltpolitik?

He realised that it would make Germany stronger and more powerful internationally

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What was flottenpolitik?

Building up the navy to increase trade and power