Summary 1 - Germany before 1918 (The Second Reich) Flashcards

1
Q

Who was Germany ruled by till 1918?

A

A kaiser a hereditary monarch

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2
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What was the elected parliament known as?

A

Reichstag

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3
Q

What did the reichstag not control?

A

The government

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4
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Who were appointed by the kaiser?

A

The chancellor/ministers and government

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5
Q

What type of state was Germany?

A

Semi-absolutist state

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6
Q

Who was the economic power in the hands of?

A

Prussian landowners

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7
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Who were the junkers?

A

Aristocracy who dominated German state and key postions in army/civil service/govt

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