Extract A

Question 1

Main Argument

Answer 1

Argues that B achieved temporary majority by TA 1879
BUT
Outweighed by dependency on political manipulation

Question 2

Evidence

Answer 2

“Failed to destroy the Centre Party”

Party consolidated its position in Reichstag after kulturkampf catalysed Protestant alienation

Question 3

Explain

Answer 3

Made difficult for B to govern- couldn’t secure reliable majority to pass legislation of his choice

Hindered ability to implement desired policies and maintain control over government

Question 4

Not Convincing

Answer 4

Tariff Act 1879- secure economic protectionism

Consolidated work of unification by drawing north and south Germany closer together

Question 5

Not Convincing Explain

Answer 5

Only a temporary majority

Soon resumed to political power being dependent on personal relationship with Kaiser- could not survive change of kaiser

Question 6

Conclusion

Answer 6

Overall, mostly convincing as Williamson takes into account the dominating factor of Bismarck’s overall political incompetence stemmed from decline in influence