1871-1918 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What year was the German Empire officially established?
1871
Who was the first Emperor (Kaiser) of the German Empire?
Wilhelm I
What significant war led to the unification of Germany?
Franco-Prussian War
True or False: The German Empire was a federal state.
True
Which political party was founded in 1875 as a response to the unification?
Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)
Fill in the blank: The capital of the German Empire was _____.
Berlin
What was the primary goal of Bismarck’s foreign policy?
To isolate France
Which treaty ended the Franco-Prussian War?
Treaty of Frankfurt
What was the name of the alliance formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
Triple Alliance
During which years did Kaiser Wilhelm II reign?
1888 - 1918
True or False: The German Empire was a democracy.
False
What was the name of the naval policy that aimed to expand the German fleet?
Tirpitz Plan
What was the main cause of the First World War involving Germany?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism
Which event is often cited as the immediate cause of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Fill in the blank: The German Empire was part of the _____ Powers during World War I.
Central
What year did World War I begin?
1914
What was the name of the peace treaty that officially ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
Who was the Chancellor of Germany who led the country during the early years of World War I?
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany.
True
What was the economic impact of World War I on Germany?
Hyperinflation and economic hardship
What major revolution occurred in Germany in 1918?
German Revolution
Fill in the blank: The German Empire was replaced by the _____ Republic.
Weimar
What year did the German Revolution lead to the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II?
1918
What was the primary ideology of the Weimar Republic?
Democracy
