history

• Who was Kaiser Wilhelm II's mother?

  Princess Victoria
• In what year was Kaiser Wilhelm II born?

  1859
• What disability did Kaiser Wilhelm II have at birth?

  His left arm was smaller and useless
• How did Wilhelm II's birth trauma affect his feelings towards the British?

  It contributed to his hatred for them
• What profession did the British physician practice on Wilhelm II?

  Electrotherapy
• What was a notable characteristic of Kaiser Wilhelm II's personality?

  He had a quick temper
• What was the Daily Telegraph Affair?

  Kaiser Wilhelm II offended the British publicly
• How did Wilhelm II view British ideals?

  He preferred German nationalism and traditionalism
• What did Wilhelm II want for Germany?

  A stronger Germany to compete internationally
• What was the constitution of the new German Empire's impact on the Kaiser?

  It made him the most powerful figure
• What powers did the Kaiser have under the new constitution?

  Control of the army and foreign policy
• Who ran the government under the Kaiser?

  The Chancellor
• What was the role of the Bundesrat?

  Representatives from each German state
• How could the Bundesrat's decisions be overridden?

  By the Kaiser
• How often were the Reichstag elections held?

  Every 3 years or 5 after 1888
• What economic change occurred in Germany from 1890 to 1924?

  Germany experienced an economic boom
• By the start of the 20th century, what was Germany's status in Europe?

  Most powerful nation in mainland Europe
• What industries saw significant growth during Germany's economic boom?

  Chemical and electrical manufacturing
• What social issue arose due to rapid industrialization?

  Increase in the working class and poor conditions
• What political party rose due to the social changes in Germany?

  Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)
• How did the SPD's representation change from 1887 to 1903?

  Increased from 11 to 81 seats
• How many people were involved with trade unions in Germany by 1914?

  3.3 million
• What was the Kaiser's response to the rise of socialism?

  He declared war to distract the people
• What was the purpose of the Workers Protection Act of 1891?

  To protect workers' rights
• What was the main goal of the Navy Laws passed in 1898?

  To build and improve Germany's naval fleet
• What was the secret main objective of the Navy Laws?

  To increase patriotism and decrease SPD popularity
• How many battleships did Germany have by 1903?

  19 battleships
• What was the British response to Germany's naval expansion?

  They designed a powerful new ship
• What was the outcome of the naval arms race by 1914?

  Britain produced 29 dreadnoughts, Germany 17
• How did the naval laws affect Anglo-German relations?

  They worsened relations significantly
• What was the impact of the Spanish flu in Germany by 1918?

  Killed an estimated quarter of a million Germans
• What did General Ludendorff advise the Kaiser in 1918?

  To create a new civilian government
• When did the Kaiser abdicate?

  November 9th, 1918
• What happened on October 31st, 1918?

  The Kapp Mutiny occurred
• Who took over the chancellorship after the Kaiser abdicated?

  Frederick Ebert
• What was declared for the first time in Germany after the Kaiser abdicated?

  Germany was declared a republic
• When was the Armistice signed?

  November 11th, 1918
• What territorial loss did Germany face after World War I?

  Alsace-Lorraine was allocated to France
• What percentage of the German population was lost due to territorial losses?

  12%
• What was the total amount of war reparations Germany had to pay?

  6.6 billion pounds