Introduction of protection 1879, building of a large navy from 1898 to 1914 (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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In which year was the German tariff passed under Bismarck's guidance?
In which year was the German tariff passed under Bismarck's guidance?
1879
What caused world grain prices to decrease in the late 1870s?
What caused world grain prices to decrease in the late 1870s?
Cultivation in American Midwest
What tariff rate was imposed on wheat, rye and oat per 100 kg?
What tariff rate was imposed on wheat, rye and oat per 100 kg?
1 mark
Who primarily benefitted from the 1879 protection law?
Who primarily benefitted from the 1879 protection law?
Wealthy landowners east of the Elbe
Which political parties supported the 1879 tariff in the Reichstag?
Which political parties supported the 1879 tariff in the Reichstag?
Conservative Party and Centre Party
What position did Alfred von Tirpitz hold?
What position did Alfred von Tirpitz hold?
Secretary of state for the navy
How many ships did the Second Navy Law of 1900 create?
How many ships did the Second Navy Law of 1900 create?
38 ships
When did Britain launch HMS Dreadnought?
When did Britain launch HMS Dreadnought?
February 1906
What was HMS Dreadnought's maximum belt armour thickness?
What was HMS Dreadnought's maximum belt armour thickness?
11 inches
Which event led to the passage of the Third Naval Law in May 1906?
Which event led to the passage of the Third Naval Law in May 1906?
First Moroccan Crisis
How many battleships per year did the Fourth Naval bill (1908) authorise?
How many battleships per year did the Fourth Naval bill (1908) authorise?
Four battleships per year
Who were the British politicians opposing naval expansion in 1907-1908?
Who were the British politicians opposing naval expansion in 1907-1908?
Lloyd George and Churchill
How many dreadnoughts did Germany have when WWI broke out in 1914?
How many dreadnoughts did Germany have when WWI broke out in 1914?
17