Who had the power in the 2nd reich 1900-14
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- Created on: 18-04-14 13:54
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- Who had the power in the Second Reich from 1900-14?
- Traditional elites
- Bundersrat- Prussia 17/58 seats. Three class franchise. More tax=higher vote. Always dominated by conservatives
- Bulow- protect constitution. Sammslungspolitik- alliance of conservative interests, protectionism and Weltpolitik (navy law)
- Reichstag- one person one vote. Votes of middle and lower class worth less. B-H tries to reform but they are dropped.
- Zabern Affair- highlights influence of cons group and lack of power from Reichstag. 1913. B-H sides with army not Reichstag.
- Kaiser
- Prussian king.
- control over foreign policy
- rule not share power with Reichstag
- political parties wouldn't challenge the Kaiser in fear of being painted disloyal.
- Mass political movements.
- Split socialists- revisionists work through system to achieve change, others wanted revolution. SPD seen as a threat.
- Trade Unions were powerful. Bulow and B-H introduce reforms. 1900 Accident insurance ectended. 1908 less factory work
- fragmented RW politics because of eco changes. Protect own interests. The Mitteslands Association and Mittesland league (farmers and shop keepers)
- Reichstag-
- control over defense budget but only vote once every five years. Annual budget limited by protectionism. Members not paid
- urbanisation- Zentrum and SPD had most votes 1907
- daily telegraph affair
- Military
- Kaiser turn for military for advice.
- 1904- Herero crisis- Centre party shocked. Highlights lack of parliamentary control over the army.
- Traditional elites
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