Chapter 1 – Political Authority – Political Parties Flashcards
List the 1871 political parties from left-wing to right-wing
SPD, DFP, NL, CP, FKP, DKP
Social Democratic party, progressives, national liberals, centre party, free Conservatives, German Conservative party
Who did the social Democratic party represent
The working classes and they worked with the trade unions
What did the social Democratic party support
It’s supported a reduction in power of the elites
the extension of welfare reforms
What did social Democratic party members want
Extreme members wanted and overthrow of the constitution and a republic
The majority prepared to work with existing systems to bring about better conditions
What did The progressives believe in
They believed in a liberal, constitutional state
What did the progressives dislike
Centralism and militarism
What did Progressives members want
They wanted to extend the powers of the reichstag
Who supported the National Liberals
Protestant middle classes. Wealthy, well educated man
What did the national liberals favour
Freetrade, a strong Germany, and a constitutional liberal state
Key facts about the national liberals
Formed in 1867
After 1875, they grew more conservative due to rising SPD strength
Between 71 and 74, they were supported by a smaller group called Imperial liberals
Who did the zentrum represent
German Catholics and the minorities opposed to Bismarck
Where was the Zentrum Strong
Southern German states like Bavaria and the Rhineland
What did the Zentrum want
To preserve the position of the Catholic Church especially in education
Where was the Z more Conservative v liberal
They were more Conservative regarding the Constitution,
favoured greater decentralisation
more liberal in social reform
Who did the free Conservatives represent
Landowners, industrialists and businessmen
