| German colonial empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (734 words) |
 | The German colonial empire was an overseas area formed in the late 19th century as part of the Hohenzollern dynasty's German Empire. |
| The German states prior to 1870 had retained separate political structures and goals, and German foreign policy up to and including the age of Otto von Bismarck concentrated on resolving the "German question" in Europe and securing German interests on that same continent. |
| Many Germans in the late 19th century viewed colonial acquisitions as a true indication of having achieved nationhood, and the demand for prestigious colonies went hand-in-hand with dreams of a High Seas Fleet, which would become reality and be perceived as a threat by the United Kingdom. |
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