Social Political And Economic Conditions By 194

Question 1

Political conditions by 1914

Answer 1

Universal suffrage
Kaiser and government was fearful of socialism
Military and social expenditure grew and reichstag became more obstructive to the chancellor
Kaiser appeared unbothered by democracy in the daily mail and Zaben affair
SDP is largest party in the Reichstag in 1912

Question 2

Economic condition of Germany

Answer 2

Rapid industrial success in expansion of old and new industries
Increased urbanisation
New machinery and fertilisers gave farmers oppportunities
Lead the world in growth of Chemical , electrical , steel and car industries
Cartels controlled single industries

Question 3

Social conditions in German

Answer 3

40% growth of population
Real wages rose by 25%
Overcrowding in poorer areas of industrial cities
Prussian junkers remained at the top
Cultural militarism