Political Parties 1871-79 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Catholic Centre Party formed?
A
1870
2
Q
When was the National Liberals party formed?
A
June 1867
3
Q
Who was the largest political party in the Reichstag 1871?
A
The National Liberals, won 30.1% of the vote
4
Q
Who was the second largest party in the Reichstag 1871?
A
The Centre Party, won 18.6% of the vote
5
Q
When did the NL split and why?
A
Split in 1879 over the introduction of protective tariffs
6
Q
Who did the left wing NL merge with?
A
The Progressives, formed the German Free Minded Party
7
Q
What were the 2 biggest party’s in the Reichstag in 1884?
A
The Centre Party and the German Free Minded Party
