Part 1 - Section 1 Flashcards
How was Germany ruled before ww1?
Was a collection of small states ruled over by the kaiser
How much power did the kaiser have?
The kaiser made all decisions relates to the army,navy and other foreign countries
What was the role of the chancellor and the reichstag?
The chancellor supported the kaiser.
The reichstag was an elected parliament that discussed laws.
What was kaiser Wilhelms vision for Germany?
He wanted Germany to have an army, navy and industry like Britain
How does Prussia compare to other German states?
It was the biggest and had the most powerful army
What is meant by militarism?
The belief a country should have strong armed forces and use it aggressively
How strong was the Prussian army?
Very powerful and had advanced weaponry
At the beginning of the C20th what was the most powerful country?
Britain
What did kaiser wilhelm want for Germany?
To become a world power
How strong was the German industry by 1913?
Producing more iron and steel than Britain.
German companies dominated Europe
What were Germanys workers unhappy about?
Wages and working conditions
Which new party did workers vote for?
Social democratic
What is meant by socialism?
The idea that power and wealth should be shared equally among people
Why was the growth of socialism a problem for kaiser wilhelm?
Socialists wanted to rebel against his rule and start a revolution
How did the kaiser know so much about Britain’s navy?
He admired British ships when he was younger
