... of the 1860s and 70s, and peace was simply uninspiring. However, the Kaiser and Chancellor were not ready to risk another war with a major power in Europe but instead would look to attack abroad, seeking vulnerable areas to claim as colonies of Germany, providing their country with prestige at little cost. The need for colonies is reiterated by Friedrich Fabri in his writing "Bedarf Deutschland der Kolonien?1" "We are convinced beyond doubt that the colonial question has become a matter of life-or death for the development of Germany. Colonies will have a salutary effect on our economic situation as well as our entire national progress." The German's began to take control of numerous areas in Africa and the Far East. These areas consisted of German East Africa (Tanganyika), the Kameroons (Cameroon) and the Chinese port of Wei Hai Wei as well as Kaiser Wilhelm land (Papa New Guinea). These ...

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