-Militarism+and+Alliances+kl

russia proclaimed the birth of the German Empire. Germanys nation quickly industrialized and became one of the most powerful nations. The French were forced to give up territory along the German border, from this point on France and Germany were enemies. Germany singed alliances with italy and with Austria-Hungry. They did this to protect themselves. It became know as the Triple Alliance. Militarism is when armed forces build up to intimidate and threaten other nations. German militarism eventually forced Britain to become involved in the alliance system.