Early germany Flashcards
When did Wilhelm II become Kaiser
`1888
What was kaiser Wilhelm aims
Create a Weltpolitik state
build a large army
overcome Britain
What was the chancellor considered as
The head governor
How was the chancellor appointed
Appointed personally by kaiser
When did Germany begin to become more industrial
1880
What was one of the Kaisers focus
Opposing socialism
What years were the navy laws passed
1898-1912
Who was the main admiral
Von Tirpitz
What were the disadvantages of the naval laws?
Expensive, risk of provoking Britain and risk of other countries doing the same
What were the advantages with the naval laws
Challenging Britain power, consolidating germany’s naval power, allowed for more jobs
When was the Treaty of Versailles?
28th June 1919
What were the effects of the Treaty of Versailles
Large transfer of territory to France and Poland
Huge reparations to be paid 6,600million
removal of German colonies
German army limited to, 100000 men
What were germany’s problems during 1918
Military: Germany were left with a shattered military who weren’t loyal to the Weimar Republic.
Economic: Large sum of reparations that needed paying
Social: Large part of society feel angry and betrayed. Millions were killed
Political: Weimar republic is shaky and not accepted by everyone
Problems facing Germany from 1918 onwards
Massive hyperinflation until 1923
Political instability- threat from the left and right
Kap putssch and general strikes in 1920s
How did the Weimar Republic survive
Introduction of the rentenmark to decrease inflation
Stable leadership under Ebert
Dawes Plan-reduction in reparation sum
