2.4.5 Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Weltpolitik under Wilhelm II sought to establish Germany as a dominant global power.

  True
• Wilhelm II's foreign policy objectives aimed to challenge the existing international order.


  True
• By 1913, Germany's steel production surpassed Britain, making it the world's second-largest steel producer.

  True
• What was the purpose of Wilhelm II's naval expansion policy?

  Challenge British naval supremacy
• The Center Party (Zentrum) represented Catholic interests and sought to protect religious freedoms.


  True
• Wilhelm II's naval expansion aimed to challenge British naval supremacy through the Naval Laws.


  True
• What were the primary concerns of the Center Party (Zentrum)?

  Catholic interests, religious freedoms, social reforms
• Steps in Wilhelm II's naval expansion strategy

  1️⃣ Challenge British naval supremacy

  2️⃣ Invest in battleships

  3️⃣ Build submarines

  4️⃣ Acquire naval assets
• Naval expansion was aimed at challenging British naval supremacy
• During Wilhelm II's reign, Germany experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth
• The Center Party represented Catholic interests and advocated for social reforms
• In 1914, Germany's army size was larger than Britain's, but its navy tonnage was smaller.

  True
• During Wilhelm II's reign, Germany pursued aggressive colonial ambitions in Africa and the Pacific
• Match Wilhelm II's foreign policy objectives with their descriptions:

  Weltpolitik ↔️ Assertive foreign policy to increase global influence

  Naval Expansion ↔️ Challenge British naval supremacy

  Colonialism ↔️ Acquire overseas colonies

  Alliances ↔️ Form strategic alliances with Austria-Hungary
• Which country surpassed Britain in steel production during Wilhelm II's reign?

  Germany
• The Center Party (Zentrum) represented Catholic interests and advocated for social reforms
• Match the area of military reform under Wilhelm II with its description:

  Military Reforms ↔️ Expanded and modernized the German army

  Naval Expansion ↔️ Built a powerful German navy
• The Naval Laws were enacted to challenge Britain's naval supremacy
• Escalating tensions between Germany and Britain disrupted the balance of power
• Germany established naval bases in the Pacific to expand its presence.


  True
• What role did the balance of power in Europe play in the outbreak of World War I?

  Pushed Britain and France together against Germany
• What was a key source of tension between Germany and Britain?

  British naval superiority
• What was the primary objective of Weltpolitik?

  Increase German global influence
• Wilhelm II's foreign policy reflected his desire to transform Germany into a dominant global power.
• Weltpolitik increased tensions with other European powers as Germany sought to assert its dominance.
• Match the foreign policy objective with its description:

  Weltpolitik ↔️ Increase global influence

  Naval expansion ↔️ Challenge British naval supremacy

  Colonialism ↔️ Expand German economic interests

  Alliances ↔️ Counter rival powers
• By 1913, Germany's steel production surpassed Britain's, making it the world's second largest steel producer after the United States.
• Under Wilhelm II, the domestic political landscape was marked by rising political opposition
• The Liberal Parties supported constitutional reforms and individual liberties
• The Center Party (Zentrum) aimed to protect religious freedoms
• The Naval Laws were enacted to challenge Britain's naval supremacy
• Britain's naval tonnage in 1914 was 2.2 million tons
• Match Wilhelm II's foreign policy objectives with their descriptions:

  Weltpolitik ↔️ Assertive foreign policy for global influence

  Naval Expansion ↔️ Challenge British naval supremacy

  Colonialism ↔️ Acquire overseas colonies

  Alliances ↔️ Form strategic partnerships
• What were key factors driving Germany's economic growth under Wilhelm II?

  Technological advancements
• What was the impact of Germany's industrial and economic progress under Wilhelm II?

  Challenged global powers
• Match the economic factors with their descriptions during Wilhelm II's reign:

  Technological Advancements ↔️ Innovations in steel and chemicals

  Expansion of Heavy Industries ↔️ Growth of steel, coal, and chemicals

  Growth of Exports ↔️ Increasing manufactured goods
• What were key platform issues of the Liberal Parties under Wilhelm II?

  Constitutional reforms
• Growing economic inequality, social tensions, and dissatisfaction with the emperor's authoritarian rule fueled political polarization
• Wilhelm II implemented military reforms and naval expansion to bolster Germany's global power
• What was the primary goal of Wilhelm II's Weltpolitik policy?

  Increase Germany's global influence