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Strengthening Germany 10.2
The German Industrial Giant In 1871, Germany was the largest power in Europe. German industrialization developed rapidly
Late 1800s, chemical and electrical industries were the best in the world.
2nd in shipping only to Britain Vast amounts of coal and iron Very educated work force A Growing population▪ Grew from 41 million to 67 million in 44 years
House of Krupp a monopoly created by Alfred Krupp▪ Supplied Weapons and Ammunition
Many companies and railroads August Thyssen “House of Thyssen” second largest monopoly▪ 70 employees into 50,000 employees in 40 years
Science, Government, and Industry
German scientists began using and developing synthetic chemicals and dyes.
Lots of scientific research and development To s0lve problems
Government promoted economic development. Single, government-issued, currency Reorganized their banking system Raised tariffs during an international depression
to protect home grown Germany Industry from imports
The Chancellor
Otto v0n Bismarck Wanted to keep France weak Allied with Austria and Russia More Army less Navy 1/3 of Germans were Catholic▪ Was afraid their loyalties might belong to the Pope
ahead of the state Kulturkampf- battle for civilization ▪ State could control Catholic education and who
became a priest▪ Closed the Jesuit order in Prussia▪ Had to be married by civil authority not the Church
The Iron Chancellor
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck Aristocratic family
Junkers Found civil service work boring Entered politics at age 32 Prussian delegate in 1847 Unified Prussia and German States
“Germany” “Laws are like sausages, it is better not
to see them being made.”
Campaign Against the Socialists
Socialism was rising Social Democratic party Bismarck didn’t trust Socialists
Fearful of revolution Dissolved socialist groups Shut down newspapers Banned meetings Workers unified in supporting it.
Bismarck's New Idea
Sponsored laws protecting workers. Health, accident, old-age insurance Social reform in the 1890s in
Germany was ahead of the rest of the world.
Workers still liked socialism. In 1912, they had the most seats in the
Reichstag
Kaiser William II
William II became kaiser in 1888. Asked Bismarck to resign in 1890.
Didn’t like democratic reforms. Social welfare- programs to help certain groups of
people ▪ Cheap transportation ▪ Electricity
Improved public schools Bismark’s
More funding into the German military. Most powerful in Europe
Expanded the German navy Wanted an “overseas empire” like France and
England
Review
Kulturkampf Bismarck’s battle for civilization against the
Catholic Church House of Krupp
Krupps Works was a major German industrial company.
Social Welfare Programs to help certain groups of people
William II Became kaiser in 188, asked Bismarck to
resign, and was aggressive with his military
Why did Germany grow rapidly as an industrial giant? Iron and coal resources, educated work force, and a large home
market Who was the Iron Chancellor?
Otto von Bismarck Who wanted to win overseas colonies for Germany?
Bismarck How did the German government encourage economic
development? Single currency, reorganized bank system, coordinated railroads, and
tariffs Under Bismarck, Germany took a pioneering role in what
reforms? Social: health, accident, and old-age
Who said “There is only one master of the Reich”? William II
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