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

References

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