Germany a.The German Empire was a country in Central Europe from 1871-1918 History: The German Empire was formed in 1871 when the kings of the German state except Austria crowned the King of Prussia the Kaiser of the new German Empire during the Franco-Prussian war. After the formation of the empire, Bismark was focused on keeping the European balance of power. Bismark was concerned that France would try to get revenge on Germany from the Franco-Prussian war. To prevent a French-Russian alliance, he improved relations with Russia and formed an alliance with them and Austria. Germany began investing in neighboring countries, funding projects in Russia and Turkey. Germany then began gaining a colonial empire and took park in the scramble for Africa gaining the 3rd largest colonial empire in the world.In 1900 Germany had the largest economy in Europe and the second largest in the World. Germany was a world leader in industry. Germany also had a massive railway system,in 1913 they had the largest railway system in the world.On March 9th 1888 Wilhelm I died making his son Fredrick III Kaiser.The new Kaiser had laryngeal cancer and died on his 99th day of ruling. The new Kaiser wanted to be independent from Bismark but Bismark wanted to lead Wilhelm as he did his grandfather.Bismark and Wilhelm had political differences which resulted in Bismark being removed as chancellor.Wilhelm started the Berlin Conference with the powers of Europe to divide Africa between them.Germany gained the 3rd largest colonial empire in the world.Germany started economic ties with the Ottoman Empire.Wilhelm ended the alliance with Russia leaving Germany with only Austria as there ally.Germany assisted Austria after assassination of Franz Ferdinand and declared war on Serbia with Austria.This led to Russia then France declaring war on Germany.After Germany invaded Belgium to go around the Maginot line Brittan declared war on Germany.In October Germany convenced the Ottoman Empire to join the war and a year later got Bulgaria to join as well.In 1917 Russia surrendered and signed a peace treaty with the Central Powers.Germany sent a telegram to Mexico telling them to declare war on the US.The British intercepted this and showed it to the US who declared war on Germany.Germany fell into civil war and in 1918 surrendered to the Allies.