Bismarck, the man who led Germany throughout the 1800’s and prepared a powerful nation for the turn of the century, established economic stability and allowed the industrial sector to grow and prosper through the industrial revolution. . This Napoleanic leader unified surrounding states into a country with stable roots and a firm hold on the public sector. The stage was set for Germany to expand and rise in the ranking of a European superpower.

The British saw the Germans flexing their economic muscle, which raised a

few drew the attention of neighboring countries. Europe’s economic balance was being upset by the breaking of the Status Quo with Germany’s inflating power over the surrounding territory. Germany expanded their military capabilities by extensive funding toward the defense of their territory. Many saw this an act of maybe not war but certain aggression. Others believed that Germany was simply protecting their resources in case of external confrontation. France and Russia sided with the English and the Austrian Government was unstable with the assassination of the Arch Duke Ferdinand. The way any significant conflict was resolved was acting upon the human natural instinct to defend when felt threatened. Conclusive evidence suggests that perhaps the Germans were bullied into defending what they thought was rightfully there’s. A familiar question that is commonly heard in regards to the subject is whether or not German aims were shaped by the desire to establish there own place in European society

“You are authorized by His Majesty the Emperor (Nicholas II) to declare to M. Rouvier that the Imperial Government will lend (in the Moroccan question) its moral support in exerting an influence on the German government. In general, His Majesty, in view of the ties of friendship and alliance, is always disposed to lend support to the French government . . .”

Many people point the finger at Germany due to their willingness to challenge the status quo and upset the economic structure. In short it would be safe to say that Germany’s over ambitiousness cost them the power in which they were trying to protect. Outside influences undoubtedly played a role in the end result but the primary responsibility should be placed on the shoulders of the Germans aggressive attitude and their eagerness to dominate.

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