1.4: The Kaiser and his Chancellors 4.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? HistoryThe rise of Germany 1871 – 1945A2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: MontyPythonCreated on: 22-12-13 15:53 When did Kaiser Wilhelm II ascend to the throne? 1888 1 of 18 Who said the Kaiser had a system of autocratic personal rule? Rohl 2 of 18 Name (4) things that suggest the Kaiser had an autorcatic personal rule in the 1890s Moving against Bismarck in 1890, Caprivi saying he was interfering, Hohenlohe being controlled, 1896-7 ministerial replacements 3 of 18 Between which years was von Bulow Chancellor? 1900-1909 4 of 18 Between which years was Bethmann Chancellor? 1909-1916 5 of 18 What did the Kaiser hope to achieve by appointing von Bulow? To gain support from the Reichstag for his military and imperial aims 6 of 18 When did von Bulow go against the Kaiser? (2) Tariff Law 1902, Daily Telegraph Affair 7 of 18 When was there a second ministerial appointment? 1905-6 8 of 18 What did von Bulow hope to achieve through Sammlungspolitik? Bring together conservative and centrist political forces on foreign policy 9 of 18 What was the Bulow Bloc? A tactic to bring together all non-socialist parties against the SPD in the Reichstag 10 of 18 Name (2) social reforms done to appease socialism Sickness insurance 1903, Child labour 1908 11 of 18 Name (2) events in which the Reichstag challenged von Bulow Budgetary crisis of 1906, Hottentot election 1907 12 of 18 Why did von Bulow resign? Lost support of the Kaiser after the Daily Telegraph Affair of 1908 13 of 18 What does Bethmann's Chancellorship illustrate? The Reichstag's lack of power 14 of 18 When was the vote of no confidence? 1913, after the Zabern Affair 15 of 18 When was the Army Bill? 1913 16 of 18 How did Bethmann win over the SPD to support the Army Bill? Progressive taxation 17 of 18 What is progressive taxation? Taxation which distributes wealth from the rich to the poor 18 of 18
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