Germany and the growth of democracy (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Wilhelm II become Kaiser, and how old was he?
In what year did Wilhelm II become Kaiser, and how old was he?
1888, aged 29
What was Wilhelm II's family connection to British royalty?
What was Wilhelm II's family connection to British royalty?
Grandson of Queen Victoria
Which traits described Wilhelm II's personality?
Which traits described Wilhelm II's personality?
Passionate & energetic, unstable temper
How did Wilhelm II view the Reichstag?
How did Wilhelm II view the Reichstag?
Showed little respect for it
What was one of Wilhelm's three key beliefs?
What was one of Wilhelm's three key beliefs?
Militarism - army as foundation of power
Which country did Wilhelm want Germany to rival as the most powerful?
Which country did Wilhelm want Germany to rival as the most powerful?
Britain
What did Weltpolitik involve?
What did Weltpolitik involve?
Building an overseas empire
In what year did Wilhelm dismiss Chancellor Bismarck?
In what year did Wilhelm dismiss Chancellor Bismarck?
1890
What did Realpolitik mean?
What did Realpolitik mean?
Realistic politics, practical not ideal
Who was Chancellor from 1900 to 1909?
Who was Chancellor from 1900 to 1909?
Bülow
How did the SPD challenge Wilhelm's authority?
How did the SPD challenge Wilhelm's authority?
Voted against his legislation
Why did Wilhelm appoint chancellors who agreed with his approach?
Why did Wilhelm appoint chancellors who agreed with his approach?
To maintain greater personal control