Government and opposition (1871-1888) 2 Flashcards
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What were the 100+ laws purpose?
administrative and economic unity
What are some examples of the 100+ laws passed?
1- establishment of the Reichsbank (backed by gold)
2- single system of weights and measures
3- national postal and telegraph system
4- single court system
How much of the population did Catholics comprise?
37%
Where was Catholicism especially prevalent?
southern states
What were some of the reasons that Bismarck viewed the Catholic Church as a threat?
- financially independent
- possessed own schools
- had political influence (Zentrum)
- lack of gov. control
Who is the Pope?
the head of the Catholic church
How was the pope’s power challenges?
the rise of Marxism encouraged workers to rise against masters and the creation of a classless society
What did Bismarck do as apart of his Kulturkampf?
- catholic education came under state supervision
- state financial aid to the catholic church ended
- existing priests were required to retrain and prove their loyalty to the state
- all states were given the right to restrict movement of the clergy
- any banned priest caught preaching could be placed under house arrest or even expelled from Germany
Why did Bismarck want to end his Kulturkampf?
- favoured a closer relationship with Catholic Austria (anti-Catholic policies stood in the way)
- viewed socialism as a greater threat
What were some of the results of ended his kulturkampf?
- alliance with Austria
- freed from dependence on National Liberals
Why did Bismarck refuse to have protection?
- it may be seen as an act of retaliation against Russia
- Germany should not be dependent on foreign imports
What were some aspects of the anti-socialist laws?
- banned unions
- banned socialist meetings
- police powers were increased
- banned socialist publications
