Summary 1 - Germany before 1918 (The Second Reich) Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Germany ruled by till 1918?
A
A kaiser a hereditary monarch
2
Q
What was the elected parliament known as?
A
Reichstag
3
Q
What did the reichstag not control?
A
The government
4
Q
Who were appointed by the kaiser?
A
The chancellor/ministers and government
5
Q
What type of state was Germany?
A
Semi-absolutist state
6
Q
Who was the economic power in the hands of?
A
Prussian landowners
7
Q
Who were the junkers?
A
Aristocracy who dominated German state and key postions in army/civil service/govt
