Development 1871-1890 Flashcards
What are two ways that Bismarck had power?
Bismarck could threaten to resign
Bismarck cannot be removed by a vote of no confidence
What are two reasons why Bismarck introduced the new tariffs?
He wanted Germany to be self-sufficient
The price of grain and rye were decreasing
Who was the leader of the national liberals 1871?
Dennington
What position was Dennington offered by Bismarck in 1877?
Prussian minister of the interior
What are the five main antisocialist laws in 1878?
Socialists organisations such as trade unions and cultural situations were banned
Socialist meetings were band
Socialist publications were banned
Police powers were increased
Penalties were established, like fines and being exiled
Who stood in 35 constituencies?
Bebel
What was the news socialist party newspaper called?
The social Democrat
What was purged in 1880to remove liberal sympathisers?
The cabinet
When was medical insurance introduced?
1883
What were the three insurances within the state socialism? What were the dates?
Medical insurance 1883
Accident insurance 1884
Old age pensions 1889
How many seats did the socialists have in 1890?
35
What are 4 consequences of socialism?
15,000 socialist activists were imprisoned
The SPD were struggling to find candidates in the 1881 election, Bebel had to stand for 35 constituencies
SPD votes doubled between 1878 and 1890
Party membership was nearly 1.5 million
State one reason Bismarck could establish a right-wing majority in 1887?
Boulanger crisis
What are reasons for why Bismarck resigned?
Not being able to do more brutal anti socialist laws
Willhelm removing some of his power
