Wilhelmine Germany (1890-1914) Flashcards
What year did Wilhelm ii become Kaiser?
1888.
how was Wilhelm ii different to Wilhelm i?
He wanted to rule completely.
What did chancellors now have to do in order to survive?
Be loyal and follow orders.
Historians view Wilhelm II as what 3 things?
moody and undecisive and unexperienced..
What was there a lack of progress in as a result of Wilhelms limited ability and indecision?
Foreign policy
How is Wilhelms Foreign policy best described and what did this lead to?
Aggressive and world war 1.
Who were the four chancellors during this period?
Caprivi, Hoenlow, Bethman and Bulow
What happened to the bundesrat after 1880?
Decline in influence.
Which party saw a decline in their percentage of votes?
right wing parties.
what percentage of votes did the right wing parties receive in 1914 compared to 1887?
26%
Which political party became a pivotal party?
The centre party
Who did the SPD appeal to?
The working class
What was significant about the percentage of the vote the SPD received in 1912?
It had increased alot.
Identify two powerful interest groups in the 1890s?
Agrarian league, and Pan-German league
Which industries marked the improved German economy?
Steel and coal.
