Kaiser Wilhelm II and his chancellors (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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During which years did Wilhelm II serve as Kaiser of Germany?
During which years did Wilhelm II serve as Kaiser of Germany?
1888-1918
In what year did Bismarck resign as chancellor?
In what year did Bismarck resign as chancellor?
1890
What was Caprivi's stance on the Reinsurance Treaty with Russia?
What was Caprivi's stance on the Reinsurance Treaty with Russia?
He refused to renew it
How did Caprivi change Bismarck's tariff policy?
How did Caprivi change Bismarck's tariff policy?
He lowered them
How old was Hohenlohe when he became chancellor in 1894?
How old was Hohenlohe when he became chancellor in 1894?
75 years old
When was the Kruger telegram sent?
When was the Kruger telegram sent?
3 January 1896
What did Wilhelm II call Bülow?
What did Wilhelm II call Bülow?
His Bismarck
Where did Germany acquire colonies during Bülow's chancellorship?
Where did Germany acquire colonies during Bülow's chancellorship?
China and the Pacific
In what year was the polling booth law introduced?
In what year was the polling booth law introduced?
1904
What was Hollweg's main weakness as chancellor?
What was Hollweg's main weakness as chancellor?
No experience in foreign affairs
What was the aim of Hollweg's diagonal policy?
What was the aim of Hollweg's diagonal policy?
Work with right-wing parties without alienating the left
How was Michaelis regarded in German political history?
How was Michaelis regarded in German political history?
First bourgeoisie chancellor
What event triggered demands for Michaelis's resignation?
What event triggered demands for Michaelis's resignation?
Naval mutinies at Wilhelmshaven
How long did Max of Baden serve as chancellor?
How long did Max of Baden serve as chancellor?
37 days
What major event occurred during Max of Baden's rule?
What major event occurred during Max of Baden's rule?
Abdication of Wilhelm II