Kaiser Wilheim II And The Difficulties Ruling Germany

Question 1

How was Germany ruled

Answer 1

1) preserve the interests of prussia
2) constitution -set of rules by which the country is governed
3) kaiser of Germany was the king of Prussia
4) prime minister of Prussia was also German chancellor
6) 17 seats in state assembly which was the biggest amount and Prussia could pass or neglect laws

Question 2

What is a socialist /socialism

Answer 2

System of government which supports democracy and greater involvement in economy and society this benefits the less well off

Question 3

Why do you think kaiser would be so keen banish socialism ?

Answer 3

There was no democracy in Germany before ww1 the kaiser ruled as an autocratic leader and he wanted to hold onto this

Question 4

What did the kaiser want to achieve ?

Answer 4

1) Germany- to be a global power
2) An empire
3) a powerful may (to rival Britain’s )

Question 5

How was the kaiser going to protect his empire ?

Answer 5

1) By building a large navy
2) the kaiser wanted to rival Britain’s navy
3) a naval race began
4) money to build the navy was raised through taxation and borrowing costs

Question 6

Chancellor

Answer 6

(Chief minister ) and ministers advised Kaiser

Question 7

Reichstag

Answer 7

Parliament elected by men over 25 both voted and debated on laws drawn up by the kaiser and ministers

Question 8

Kaiser

Answer 8

Could ignore government advice and make his own decisions he made all military and foreign policy

Question 9

Kaiser 2

Answer 9

Spent most of his youth in the army
Took pride in leading the army and was very interested in military tactics
Wanted Germany to be a global power and have an empire to rule Britain’s
Keen to maintain a powerful army and build up a large navy

Question 10

Bundestat

Answer 10

Made up of representatives from each state

Question 11

Reichstag

Answer 11

Parliament elected by men over 25 both voted and debated on laws drawn up by the kaiser and ministers