Question

German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II wanted access to overseas colonies. This is an example of what factor that led to the breakout of war in Europe?

A.
militarism

B.
alliances

C.
imperialism

D.
nationalism

Answer 1

The answer is C, imperialism

Answer 2

Answer: C is correct.

Explanation: overseas expansionism is a perfect example of imperialism. Once Second German Empire was proclaimed (1870: Unification of German principalities under one monarch), its rulers tried to expand overseas. Period between 1870-1914 is a period during which German empire practiced imperialist foreign policy.