Industrialisation of Germany Flashcards
1
Q
Between what years did Germany’s economy expand?
A
1890 and 1914
2
Q
What productions doubled?
A
Iron and coal
2
Q
A
3
Q
What fraction of Europes steel did Germany produce?
A
2/3
4
Q
What new industry did Germany succeed at?
A
Chemical manufacturing
5
Q
What 2 things resulted from industrialisation?
A
New jobs were created
The population in German cities increased
6
Q
What were the working conditions and role of the working class after industrialisation?
A
Working conditions = Poor
Larger role in society
7
Q
What did poor working conditions contribute to a rise of?
A
Socialism
8
Q
What party got increased support from this?
A
SPD - Social Democratic Party
