Reasons For The Kulturkampf Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Bismarck fear the Zentrum
A
Feared they would oppose his measures to strengthen Germany
2
Q
Size of the Zentrum in 1871
A
Second largest party in the Reichstag, 63 seats
3
Q
What did the Pope write in 1870
A
The doctrine of papal infallibility
4
Q
What did the doctrine say?
A
That on matters of morality and faith, the pope could not be wrong
5
Q
What happened to Catholics in Germany?
A
Were out in a difficult position because of conflicting demands from their church and their country
6
Q
What made Wilhelm support the Kulturkampf
A
The Pope wrote him a letter saying anyone who had been baptised should only obey him
