Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm 1890-1914

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Who has the most power in the German government and how do you know?
Kaiser Wilhelm and we know because the government have to follow his orders. He is limited by the Reichstag and the elite.
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Name 4 of Kaiser's aims
1. Build up Germany's industry, overtake Britain
2. Stop the spread of socialism
3. Build up the German navy, overtake Britain
4. Have an overseas empire
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What does Weltpolitik mean and what is it?
World Politics (1897), designed to make Germany a major world power; build up navy, build overseas empire and build up international trade
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Name 4 reasons as to why Kaiser Wilhelm wanted a strong navy
1. It would help Germany take over more countries
2. It would protect the countries already in the German Empire
3. It would help increase international trade
4. He loved the military, and wanted a navy that would rival Britain's
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What are the Naval Laws?
(1898-1912), expanded size of Germany's navy. Lot's of money was spent especially for Dreadnoughts.
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What are Dreadnoughts?
Huge warships
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What problems did the Navy cause?
Germany = debt, caused Naval Race with Britain and one cause of WW1
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Who is the leader of the navy?
Admiral Von Tirpitz
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The Kasier decided that Germany should have an empire too, so they took over other countries, mostly Africa. What phrase did Kaiser refer to this as?
wanting ' a place in the sun'
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What 4 other countries did the European countries compete over (except Africa)?
Britain, France, Germany, Italy
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What problems did Germany wanting an empire cause?
Germany's empire still very small compared to Britain's. British saw empire building as a sign of aggression. Another cause of WW1.
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1. Build up Germany's industry, overtake Britain
2. Stop the spread of socialism
3. Build up the German navy, overtake Britain
4. Have an overseas empire

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Name 4 of Kaiser's aims

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World Politics (1897), designed to make Germany a major world power; build up navy, build overseas empire and build up international trade

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Card 4

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1. It would help Germany take over more countries
2. It would protect the countries already in the German Empire
3. It would help increase international trade
4. He loved the military, and wanted a navy that would rival Britain's

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Card 5

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(1898-1912), expanded size of Germany's navy. Lot's of money was spent especially for Dreadnoughts.

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