Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Otto Von Bismarck, Archduke Franz Ferdinand Of Austria, Unification Of Germany
9 Feb 2013
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Pax britannia: british naval domination, global colonial empire, long period of peace before. Congress of vienna: intended to maintain the status quo, negotiated political boundaries of. German unification: involved capturing territories held by other nations, contributed to balance of power in europe, relied on otto von bismark which collapsed with his absence. The industrial revolution spreads in europe and north america. Freedom of global trade is underpinned by the gold standard. Nationalism encourages the promotion of domestic industries. By the end of the 1880s, free trade began to collapse. Systemic: creation of system of nation-states generates competition. The rise of germany changes the balance of power. The development of a rigid alliance system. Industrialization in britain & france; then germany, japan & usa. Prompts population growth, which contributes to political pressures. Emergence of a relationship between economic strength and military might. Technological advances spark arms races, make countries better able to wage devastating wars.
