Social developments 2 Flashcards
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1
Q
Why was there a lack of movement between classes?
A
the speed of Germany’s industrialisation - society less able to adjust
2
Q
What did industrialisation do to society?
A
reinforced existing divisions rather than creating new ones
3
Q
How was the Junker landowner’s position threatened?
A
falling incomes from agriculture
4
Q
How did the Junker landowner’s position stay the same?
A
still dominated politically and socially
5
Q
What were the links between elitism and anti-semitism?
A
- several right-wing pressure groups (Pan-German league) expressed overtly anti-Semitic views
- called for a ban on Jewish immigration and restrictions on the rights of Jews
- blamed growing liberalism in politics on excessive Jewish influence
6
Q
What is the Zabern Affair?
A
- a town in Alsace Lorraine (Zabern)
- garrisoned by soldiers after being teased
- Wilhelm II condoned the military action despite public outrage
7
Q
What was life like for working Germans compared to the working British?
A
- 2 hours longer per day (1890s)
- average longer working days in Germany in 1912 than Britain in 1877
- earned nearly 1/3 less
