economic and social change, early 20th century

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WHAT CHANGED 

  • Economy expanded between 1980&1914. 
  • Production of iron&coal doubled
  • Germany produced 2/3 of Europe's steel by 1914
  • Germany wa ssuccessful in new industries like chemical manufacturing
  • New jobs created (result of industrialisation), and population grew
  • Working class expanded & upper classes had less economic power
  • The working class played a larger part in German society but working conditions were poor (better sense of identity and wanted better representation)
  • Contributed to a rise in socialism
  • Led to a support in growth for the Social Democratic Party

SOCIAL PROBLEMS INCREASED

  • Growing population in cities&towns

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