S1. 3 Government and Opposition 1888-1914 Flashcards
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Kaiser Wilhelm II was __ years old when he took power in 18__
Kaiser Wilhelm II was 27 years old when he took power in 1890
In ____ 18__, the Kaiser declared “ There is only one m__ in charge of the R____, and I will not t_______ any o_____”
In May 1891, the Kaiser declared “ There is only one man in charge of the Reich, and I will not tolerate any other”
Who were considered favourites of the Kaiser and influenced him greatly?
Phillip zu Eulenburg and Baron von Holstein
Who served as Chancellor after Bismarck and how long?
General Georg Leo Count von Caprivi 1890-1894
What was set out in Caprivi’s ‘new course’ of German politics?
- to end the Anti-Socialist Law
- more influence over policy-making for ministers
- a reduction in tariffs
- social reforms (including the recognition of trade unions, reduction of working and progressive income tax)
In 18__, ________ agreed to reduce m_______ service from - years and to allow the Reichstag to discuss the m______ budget every _ years, instead of every _ years. In return, the Reichstag passed a bill to increase the size of the a___ by __,000.
In 1893, Caprivi agreed to reduce military service from 3-2 years and to allow the Reichstag to discuss the military budget every 5 years, instead of every 7 years. In return, the Reichstag passed a bill to increase the size of the army by 84,000.
Who began being Chancellor in 1894 and for how long? BONUS: how old was he when he joined?
Prince Chlodwig zu Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst 1894-1900. 75 years old
What is Weltpolitik?
An expansion foreign policy including colonial expansion and the development of the navy (Flottenpolitik).
Who was appointed Naval Secretary in 1897?
Admiral von Tirpitz
Name the six right-wing pressure groups of this period and their estimated memberships?
- Pan-German League (25,000)
- Navy League (500,000)
- Agrarian League (250,000 - with over 330,000 by 1913)
- Imperial League against Social Democracy (200,000)
- Industrialists’ League ?
- Army League (300,000)
In 18__, T____ set up the ____ league in effort to gain Reichstag support for ____ expansion. This league was financially supported by key ___________ like Alfred K___.
In 1898, Tirpitz set up the Navy league in effort to gain Reichstag support for naval expansion. This league was financially supported by key industrialists like Alfred Krupp.
In the 18__, N___ Bill, which proposed building __ major ____, was finally carried by 2__ votes to 1__. This bill was opposed by some on the right and some of the left; the right thought the _____ would be best spent on the ___; the left opposed any increase in ________ sp_______.
In the 1898, Naval Bill, which proposed building 16 major ships, was finally carried by 212 votes to 139. This bill was opposed by some on the right and some of the left; the right thought the money would be best spent on the army; the left opposed any increase in military spending.
In 19__, a second ____ bill passed, which proposed building _ b_________ a year for the next _ years, was passed with an even larger majority than the first.
In 1900, a second naval bill passed, which proposed building 3 battleships a year for the next 6 years, was passed with an even larger majority than the first.
Which book both influenced Wilhelm II and Tirpitz, which was written by an American Naval Officer?
‘The influence of Sea Power upon History’ - Alfred Thayer Mahan - 1890
Who was the next Chancellor in 1900?
Count Bernhard von Bulow 1900-1909
What year was the HMS Dreadnought by Britain created and what threat did this pose on Germany?
1906 - threatened Germany’s goal to have a navy that rivalled Britain
In 19__, the H_________ election took place. This election fought the issues of support for _________’s policies in S_____-W___ A______. The Z______ and S__ were critical of the government’s i______ policies and forced the election. However, a huge campaign was mounted a_______ the two parties, branding them as ‘u_______’, and this swung the vote’.
In 1907, the Hottentot election took place. This election fought the issues of support for Bulow’s policies in South-West Africa. The Zentrum and SPD were critical of the government’s imperial policies and forced the election. However, a huge campaign was mounted against the two parties, branding them as ‘unpatriotic ‘, and this swung the vote’.
Who was the chancellor between 1909- 1917?
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
In the 19___ election, one in _____ German’s voted for the ___, making them the largest party in the ________.
In the 1912 election, one in three German’s voted for the SPD, making them the largest party in the Reichstag.
In ________ 19__, the Kaiser gave an interview to the _____ newspaper the _____ __________. This interview suggested that the Germans were anti-______ and he was personally restraining this sentiment. _____ failed to suppress the publication of this interview. This worsen relations with _____ and led to a _____ in the German press.
In October 1908, the Kaiser gave an interview to the British newspaper the Daily Telegraph. This interview suggested that the Germans were anti-British and he was personally restraining this sentiment. Burlow failed to suppress the publication of this interview. This worsen relations with Britain and led to a furore in the German press.
By 19__, Germany had the largest S_______ party in E_____, and yet also possessed the l_______ a___.
By 1914, Germany had the largest Socialist party in Europe, and yet also possessed the largest army.
In 18__, the General F__________ of T____ U____ was founded by C___ L_____.
In 1890, the General Federation of Trade Unions was founded by Carl Legein.
The free trade unions - organised in associations for each branch of industry- has more than . million members in 19__, and became Europe’s largest l______ organisation.
The free trade unions - organised in associations for each branch of industry- has more than 2.5 million members in 1913, and became Europe’s largest labour organisation.
There was a further c.. million trade unionists in other associations, such as C________ trade unions, by 19__.
There was a further c.3.3 million trade unionists in other associations, such as Christian trade unions, by 1914.
