The difficulties of ruling Germany (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How did Wilhelm II's leadership differ from previous German rulers?
How did Wilhelm II's leadership differ from previous German rulers?
He took a more hands-on approach
What was the main problem with the Kaiser dismissing the Reichstag?
What was the main problem with the Kaiser dismissing the Reichstag?
It came with significant political costs
What key change occurred in German political parties during Wilhelm II's reign?
What key change occurred in German political parties during Wilhelm II's reign?
They became organized with ideologies
How did the SPD frustrate Kaiser Wilhelm II's intentions?
How did the SPD frustrate Kaiser Wilhelm II's intentions?
By delaying and amending legislation
Who were Wilhelm II's primary advisers?
Who were Wilhelm II's primary advisers?
Military leaders
What did the Kaiser need from the Reichstag to expand the military?
What did the Kaiser need from the Reichstag to expand the military?
Approval for military expenditure
Who was effectively ruling Germany by 1910?
Who was effectively ruling Germany by 1910?
Army leaders through budget control
What was a major source of opposition to the Navy Laws?
What was a major source of opposition to the Navy Laws?
The enormous financial costs involved
How did army leaders view Wilhelm II's naval expansion?
How did army leaders view Wilhelm II's naval expansion?
They viewed it with suspicion
What social problems did industrialization create?
What social problems did industrialization create?
Poor living & working conditions
What political consequence came from industrial working class growth?
What political consequence came from industrial working class growth?
Contributed to growth of socialism
What happened to the SPD in the 1912 Reichstag elections?
What happened to the SPD in the 1912 Reichstag elections?
It became the largest party