Socialists 1871-90 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryASEdexcel Created by: AnnaCreated on: 12-05-13 16:17 6 points assassination attempts background Bismarck's actions state socialism success threat 1 of 7 Assassination attempts Bismarck tried to pass a bill preventing publication of socialist propaganda but was defeated other measures failed to pass the Reichstag anarchist tried to assassinate William I. Bismarck saw no distinction between anarchism and socialism saw it as a 'red' conspiracy Bismarck dissolved the Reichstag SPD vote fell only y supporting anti socialist legislation during election campaign they saved themselves 2 of 7 Background SPD (social democrat workers party) moderate and revolutionary socialists struggle for economic and political freedom, nationalism and social equality 3 of 7 Bismarck's actions anti socialist bill passed in 1878 socialist organisations banned, meetings broken up and publications outlawed many imprisoned and emigrated anti socialist law rallied them in their beliefs SPD went underground won increasing support 35 seats, repression Bismarck failed and increased support for socialists remained united 4 of 7 State socialism hoped to wean working class by introducing various welfare measures to assist workers moral obligation to help those in need promotion of the material well being of German citizens win support from workers (not SPD) sickness insurance act 1883 accident insurance act 1884 old age and disability act 1889 5 of 7 Success first scheme of kind in world and model of provision for other countries some workers approved, others thought it was a 'sham' as government was still opposed to trade unions conditions still harsh Bismarck opposed demands for state intervention to regulate working hours and limit child and female employment 6 of 7 Threat Bismarck may have overestimated the socialist threat threat to society, Bismarck wanted to maintain As Germany became more industrialised, socialist support increased SPD won votes in the Reichstag, 1877 had 12 seats winning 500,000 votes 7 of 7
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