Introduction of protection 1879, building of a large navy from 1898 to 1914 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Reichstag pass the German tariff under Bismarck's guidance?
In which year did the Reichstag pass the German tariff under Bismarck's guidance?
1879
Which products were exempt from duty under the 1879 German tariff?
Which products were exempt from duty under the 1879 German tariff?
Cotton, hemp, wool and coal
What tariff rate was imposed on flour under the 1879 German tariff?
What tariff rate was imposed on flour under the 1879 German tariff?
2 marks per 100 kg
Which group primarily benefitted from the 1879 protection law?
Which group primarily benefitted from the 1879 protection law?
Wealthy landowners east of the Elbe
Which parties supported the 1879 tariff in the Reichstag?
Which parties supported the 1879 tariff in the Reichstag?
Conservative Party and Centre Party
Who introduced the Navy Law of 1898 as Secretary of State for the Navy?
Who introduced the Navy Law of 1898 as Secretary of State for the Navy?
Alfred von Tirpitz
How many ships did Germany have after the Second Navy Law of 1900?
How many ships did Germany have after the Second Navy Law of 1900?
38 ships
When was HMS Dreadnought launched by the British Navy?
When was HMS Dreadnought launched by the British Navy?
February 1906
What did the Fourth Naval Bill of 1908 increase production to per year?
What did the Fourth Naval Bill of 1908 increase production to per year?
4 battleships
How many dreadnoughts did Britain have when WWI broke out in 1914?
How many dreadnoughts did Britain have when WWI broke out in 1914?
29