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Kaiser Reich 1900-1914 Flashcards

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In the constitution who were the army responsible to?

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They were outside the constitution as an AUTONOMOUS body- only responsible to the Kaiser. They were much admired as they had been crucial in Germany’s reunification

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What were the four key powers the Kaiser held?

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1)Controlled the army 2)Controlled foreign policy 3)Could dissolve the R’stag 4)Appointed/dismissed the Chancellor

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What made the R’stag especially democratic?

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It had universal male suffrage for those over 25 and represented all 25 federal states

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Who was the Chancellor from 1871-1890?

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Chancellor Bismarck

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5
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At what age did Kaiser Wilhelm II ascend the throne?

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29

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How did Kaiser Wilhelm II rule?

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1) Contempt for democracy 2)Didn’t think he should share power with the R’stag 3)Wanted glory and relied on the army

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From what class were all the chancellors from and who were they responsible to?

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Junker Class and solely to the Kaiser (not the R’stag)

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What was the Bundesrat?

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1) Law-making upper house in Federal Parliament 2)Barrier to RADICAL legislation

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9
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How many seats did Prussia hold in the Bundesrat?

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17/58

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10
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Who succeeded Bismarck until 1894?

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Chancellor von Caprivi

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What did the R’stag control and who controlled it?

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Finance of Defence budget. Elected via Universal male suffrage. Kaiser could dissolve it. No control of laws, army or chancellor.

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What were the dates Chancellor Hohenloe was in office?

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1894-1900

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What are the 3 strengths of the constitution?

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Universal Male suffrage. Could address domestic issues. Strong individuals made effective government.

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Who was chancellor from 1900 - 1909?

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Chancellor von Bulow

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What are 3 main weaknesses of the constitution?

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Kaiser has too much power. Army only loyal to Kaiser. Contempt for democracy from the powerful men.

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When was Bethmann-Hollweg chancellor?

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1909-1917

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17
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What are the 1912 election results for the SPD?

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110 seats WON from 56 —- 4.25 million votes

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18
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How do the consequences of the 1912 election suggest policy was driven by the people?

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*Rich Industrialists wanted a greater say in politics *Rapid growth of pressure groups (Trade Unionism)–> WELTPOLITIK headed by the Kaiser for galvanising

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Did government adapt to urbanisation and the growing cities?

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NO— there was no change in representation in the Bundesrat

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20
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What improved as the consequence of urbanisation?

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1)LARGER markets and workforces 2)Sanitation and birthrate 3)Increased wages 4)Lower infant mortality

21
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Why were the workers inclined towards the left-wing?

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The workers were dissatisfied from INDUSTRIALISATION - poverty; little accommodation; overcrowding

22
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Why is socialism considered partly to be a pressure group?

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Links with Trade Unionism —split between revision and revolution but politically isolated

23
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What were the 3 main NATIONALIST pressure groups?

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1)German Colonial League 2)The Pan German League 3)Navy League

24
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What were the two economic pressure groups?

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Central association of German Industrialists and the Agrarian League

25
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What major reform occurred in 1898 and who orchestrated it?

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The Flottenpolitik created by Admiral von Tirpitz

26
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Who was in support of the Flottenpolitik and why?

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The Kaiser because… *Large Navy for colonies *Challenge Royal Navy *Use in Brinkmanship against French *Rallied by Naval League

27
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What was von Bulow’s big reform and why was it created?

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SAMMLUNGSPOLITIK (policy of concentration/protectionalism)

28
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who was involved in the Sammlungspolitik?

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Conservatives, liberals, Junkers and Industrialists AGAINST the SPD

29
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What reform was made to the ‘Old Age and Invalidity Law’?

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Amended to increase pensions and extend compulsory insurance (von Bulow’s minor reform)

30
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What law was introduced in 1903 as one of von Bulow’s minor reforms?

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Sickness Insurance Law (allowing sick leave)

31
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In which year were the restrictions on hours of work for children initiated?

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1908

32
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What do both the Weltpolitik and Sammlungspolitik show?

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The SYNTHESIS of popular pressure of the pressure groups and government policy

33
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What did the Weltpolitik aim at and was it successful?

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+German expansion in gaining colonies +galvanised country for nationalism // -only gained some strips in the congo

34
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When was the Herero uprising?

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January 1904

35
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What happened at the Herero uprising?

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German people in South West Africa revolted and the army killed 65,000/80,000 inhabitants

36
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What did the Herero uprising show?

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Kaiser’s control is slipping

37
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How many marks did the Herero scandal cost?

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456 million marks

38
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What was the result of the Hottentot election? Which year was it?

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May 1906

von Bulow won a majority through scaring voters of a socialist majority

39
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What happened in October 1908?

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The Daily Telegraph Affair (DTA)

40
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What did the Kaiser say in the Daily Telegraph Affair?

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The British are ‘mad, mad, mad as march hares’

41
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What were 2 outcomes from the DTA?

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1)Kaiser has a very weak grasp on diplomacy 2)Chancellors are disposable- von Bulow blamed for event and dismissed

42
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What were 3 minor reforms that Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg initiated?

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1)1911 Imperial Insurance Code (Increased insurance for ‘white collar’ workers 2)Introduced a constitution for Alsace in 1911 = ‘more German’ 3)Seized Polish owned estates and gave them to German peasants

43
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What happened in 1913?

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The Zabern Incident

44
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Why did the Zabern Incident undermine Bethmann-Hollweg’s attempt to make Alsace closer to Germany?

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Alsace inhabitants HATED German army after

  • Racist officer called them ‘square heads’
  • Then arrogantly walked through the streets and was JEERED
45
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What are the 4 key mistakes the Kaiser makes when dealing with the Zabern Incident?

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1)On a hunting expedition 2)Refuses to see the governor of Alsace 2)Only listened to the army 4)Ignores the R’stag

46
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How do the R’stag react at the Kaiser’s actions of 1913?

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Vote of no confidence in B-H. Now more willing to criticise the Kaiser.

47
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By 1914 what was the influence of the left?

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  • SPD gained a majority in 1912 election
  • Indirectly caused welfare reforms though pressure
  • Represent industrial workers
48
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What stopped the left wing gaining greater power?

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They couldn’t enter the Bundesrat due to voting and POLITICALLY ISOLATED

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