What was Germany like before 1914?
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- Created on: 15-04-19 14:09
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- What was Germany like before 1914?
- Led by Kasier(Emperor)of Germany who was most powerful figure
- Prussia dominated imperial Germany
- Royal family originated from Prussia and its capital Berlin of Germany 1871
- Many people resented Prussian dominance over Germany
- All men over 25 had to vote.Secret ballots and new laws had to be approved by the Reichstag. Appeared democratic
- The Reichstag had limited power over the Government.
- Only Kasier had the right to appoint and dismiss government ministers,he had total power over the army and power to dissolve the Reichstag whenever he chose
- Germany's economy grew considerably 1871-1914
- By 1914 German industrial power had taken over that of Britian
- Strengths-were science and technology.It became the scientific capital of the world;many German scientists won Nobel prizes
- German economy was sophisticated and fast growing
- As a result of industrial expansion-Germany's working class grew
- Wages were low,factory discipline was harsh and housing was poor.
- Many turned to socialism.SPD had developed the biggest and best organized socialist party in Germany
- Germany's ruling class(Junkers,Industrial tycoons etc)hated SPD.Lived in fear of revolution
- The Junkers, who were rich landowners from Prussia,were the most powerful in Germany.
- There were religious divides as well as social
- Prussia was predominantly Protestant , whereas southern states like Bavaria were mainly catholic.
- Catholics were often treated as second class citizens
- Prussia was predominantly Protestant , whereas southern states like Bavaria were mainly catholic.
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