2.2.4
International Relations with Other Powers
International Relations, 1890-1914
International Relations, 1890-1914
By the end of the 19th century, an alliance system was emerging across Europe.


Building alliances
Building alliances
- In the run-up to World War 1, European states became more intertwined with one another because of the signing of alliances and treaties.
- e.g. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy signed the Triple Alliance in 1882.
- e.g. France and Russia formed the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892.


Britain and alliances
Britain and alliances
- In response to the alliances of the late 19th century, Britain was initially torn as it was in conflict with both sets of alliances.
- However, eventually, Britain also became involved in the alliance system.
- In 1904, Britain signed the Entente Cordiale with France.
- In 1907, the Triple Entente was formed between Britain, France, and Russia.


Anglo-German rivalry
Anglo-German rivalry
- Anglo-German rivalry increased in the late 19th century. This manifested in industry, naval power, and imperial power in Africa.
- Germany's challenge in Africa is seen, for example, in the Jameson raid and Kruger's telegram.


Shifting priorities
Shifting priorities
- After 1912, Britain began to deploy more of its military ships in the North Sea and closer to Britain, instead of in the Indian Ocean, Caribbean and Mediterranean.
- This was a clear signal of deprioritisation of the British Empire.
1High Water Mark of the British Empire, 1857-1914
1.1Development of Imperialism, 1857-1890
1.2Imperial & Colonial Policy, 1857-1890
1.3Trade & Commerce, 1857-1890
1.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1857-1890
1.5Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1857-1890
2Imperial Consolidation & Liberal Rule, 1890-1914
2.1Consolidation & Expansion in Africa, 1890-1914
2.2Imperial & Colonial Policy, 1890-1914
2.3Trade & Commerce, 1890-1914
2.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1890-1914
2.5Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1890-1914
3Imperialism Challenged, 1914-1967
3.1Expansion & Contraction of Empire, 1914-1947
3.2Colonial Policy & Administration, 1914-1947
3.3Trade, Commerce & Economic Impact of War
3.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1890-1914
3.5Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1914-1947
4The Wind of Change, 1947-1967
4.1Decolonisation in Africa & Asia, 1947-1967
4.2Colonial Policy & Administration, 1947-1967
4.3Trade & Commerce, 1947-1967
4.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1947-1967
4.5Post-Colonial Ties, 1947-1967
4.6Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1947-1967
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1High Water Mark of the British Empire, 1857-1914
1.1Development of Imperialism, 1857-1890
1.2Imperial & Colonial Policy, 1857-1890
1.3Trade & Commerce, 1857-1890
1.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1857-1890
1.5Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1857-1890
2Imperial Consolidation & Liberal Rule, 1890-1914
2.1Consolidation & Expansion in Africa, 1890-1914
2.2Imperial & Colonial Policy, 1890-1914
2.3Trade & Commerce, 1890-1914
2.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1890-1914
2.5Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1890-1914
3Imperialism Challenged, 1914-1967
3.1Expansion & Contraction of Empire, 1914-1947
3.2Colonial Policy & Administration, 1914-1947
3.3Trade, Commerce & Economic Impact of War
3.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1890-1914
3.5Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1914-1947
4The Wind of Change, 1947-1967
4.1Decolonisation in Africa & Asia, 1947-1967
4.2Colonial Policy & Administration, 1947-1967
4.3Trade & Commerce, 1947-1967
4.4Attitudes Towards the Empire, 1947-1967
4.5Post-Colonial Ties, 1947-1967
4.6Relations with Indigenous Peoples, 1947-1967

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