Pre 1914 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Who was in Charge of Germany between 1890 - 1918?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Why was the German political system difficult for the Chancellor
The Chancellor had to stay in the Kaiser’s good books, or he could be dismissed.
What was the Bundesrat?
Federal Council made up of 58 representatives from the 25 states
What was the most influential German state at the time of Wilhelm?
Prussia
Why was industrialisation bad for Germany under Wilhelm?
Led to a large rise in Germany’s urban population. Poor working and living conditions were largely ignored
Give 3 sectors which saw a growth with industrialism?
Automobiles
Steel
Coal
What reform was occurring in a Wilhelm Germany?
Social Reform
What party grew during Wilhelm’s reign?
Social Democratic which would get a large amount of seats
Who did the Kaiser see as Germany’s biggest competition?
Britain
What did the Kaiser begin to improve?
The German Navy
What ships did the Kaiser build?
Dreadnoughts
