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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.3
Why did Bismarck's alliance system collapse after Wilhelm II became Kaiser in Germany?
Wilhelm II maintained similar policies but failed due to his lack of experience.
Wilhelm II dismissed Bismarck and pursued a more aggressive foreign policy that eventually alienated key allies.
All European countries decided they no longer wanted to be part of any alliances.
It collapsed due to an economic recession within Germany making it impossible for them to maintain their commitments towards their allies.
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