1. HIST 2117: Modern Germany Spring 2013
Lecture Eleven: Germany and Colonialism

2. Bismarck’s Foreign Policy After 1871
Realpolitik
Germany as “Satiated State”
Between East and West/Authoritarianism and Democracy
Three Emperors League 1873
Congress of Berlin 1878 – “Honest Broker”

3. The European Scramble for Colonies
Early Modern Colonialism and Modern Imperialism
Britain, France, and Russia in Asia
Britain and France in Africa
Breakdown of the Ottoman Empire
Bismarck’s Attitude

4. The Wave of German Colonial Acquisitions 1884-1886
The Age of Explorer/Adventurers
Call for “A Place in the Sun”
Economic, Cultural, and Diplomatic Motives
Colonial Association 1882
Society for German Colonization 1884 – Carl Peters
Main Acquisitions: German East Africa, German Southwest Africa, Togo, Cameroon, Samoa, German New Guinea

5. Practical and Political Consequences of Colonization
Rising Antagonism with Britain
Three Emperors League Renewed 1881
Triple Alliance 1882
Lapse of Three Emperors League 1887
Reinsurance Treaty

6. Bismarck’s Fall Close Relationship of Bismarck with William I
Tensions between Bismarck and Frederick III
Death of Frederick and Rise of William II
William II’s Goals and Character
“Dropping the Pilot” – Dismissal of Bismarck
German Political Interest Group Politics
Pan-German League 1891
Navy League 1898