germany under the kaiser

• Who was the Kaiser of Germany during the period discussed?

  Kaiser Wilhelm II
• What power did the Constitution grant to the Kaiser?

  The Constitution made the Kaiser very powerful
• How did Kaiser Wilhelm II prefer to make decisions?

  He preferred to work with unitary advisors
• What was the economic condition of Germany between 1820 and 1914?

  Germany's economy was massive and growing
• By 1914, what fraction of Europe's steel was produced by Germany?

  Two-thirds
• What social changes occurred in Germany during this period?

  The working classes expanded. they played a large part in german society but their working conditions were poor. this contributed to a growing rise in socalism.
• What contributed to the rise of political ideology in the working class?

  Desire for better representation and conditions
• Which political party became the largest in the Reichstag in 1912?

  Social Democratic Party (SPD)
• How did the Kaiser respond to the growing power of the working classes?

  The Kaiser refused to accept their growth
• What was Weltpolitik, as believed by Wilhelm II?

  It meant 'world power'
• What did Wilhelm II want to achieve through Weltpolitik?

  To build a great empire and influence
• What did the Kaiser introduce to fund the expansion of the navy?

  New taxes
• What was the effect of the Navy Laws introduced by Wilhelm II?

  They increased the size of Germany's navy
• What was the public reaction to the Navy Laws?

  They increased patriotism and pride
• What was the outcome of the Kaiser's decision to ignore the Reichstag?

  Germany was heading for discord and conflict
• What was the impact of the naval blockade during World War I?

  It severely limited supplies to Germany. many people faced starvation
• What was the result of the naval blockade on the German population?

  People were starving and lacking food
• What did the radical socialist group in 1917 want to achieve?

  They wanted to overthrow the Kaiser
• What event occurred in October 1918 involving the German navy?

  Sailors mutinied and took control of their ships

  in hanover German troops refused to control rioters
• What happened on 8 November 1918 in Berlin?

  A public protest was held and members of the spd called for the kaiser resignation
• What was the outcome of the general strike organized on 9 November 1918?

  Workers refused to go to work
• What was the significance of the Kaiser fleeing to Holland?

  It showed he could not control the situation
• What was a key reason for Germany's surrender in World War I?

  It had no leader or government
• When was the ceasefire to end World War I agreed?

  11 November 1918
• Who signed the armistice with Germany?

  Allies: France, Britain, and the USA
• Where was the armistice signed?

  In a railway carriage near Compiègne, France
• What was the state of Germany after the armistice was signed?

  Germany was in chaos
• Who led the temporary government set up by the Socialists?

  Friedrich Ebert
• What was the name of the new government established after the revolution?

  The Council of People's Representatives
• When were elections held for a new Reichstag?

  In January 1919
• when did kaiser Wilhelm abdicate?

  9th november 1918
• what happended on november 10th?

  -state leaders appointed by the monarchy left their posts

  -new revolutionary state goverments took over instead

  -the monarchy had been abolished. Germany had the chance to become a democracy