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Germany Strengthens

Germany Strengthens. Chapter 10 Section 2. Germany becomes an Industrial Giant. How did it become an Industrial Giant? Germany’s iron and coal resources disciplined workforce Rapid population growth Promoting Scientific and Economic Development

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Germany Strengthens

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  1. Germany Strengthens Chapter 10 Section 2

  2. Germany becomes an Industrial Giant • How did it become an Industrial Giant? • Germany’s iron and coal resources • disciplined workforce • Rapid population growth • Promoting Scientific and Economic Development • Scientists were encouraged to develop new materials and solve problems in factories • The government pursued sound economic policies • Issuing a single currency • Raising tariffs to protect home industries

  3. The Iron Chancellor • Otto von Bismarck • Pursued foreign policy goals: • 1. Wanted to keep France weak and sought strong links with Austria and Russia. • 2. He did not want to compete with British naval power. • On the Domestic Front: • He was ruthless • Wanted complete loyalty to the state • He attacked the Catholic Church – thought people were more loyal to the Pope than to Germany

  4. Kulturkampf 1871-1878 • ‘Battle for Civilizations’ • He had laws passed that increased state power over Church actions • When the faithful rallied behind the Church, however, Bismarck retreated • He realized his error and made peace with the Church

  5. Campaign against the Socialists • He worried that socialists would create a revolution among German workers. • Bismarck dissolved socialist groups • These actions failed, so he sponsored laws to protect workers • Germany became a leader in social reform with its health and old-age insurance

  6. Kaiser William II • Took over after William I in 1888 • He asked Bismarck to resign as Chancellor • Believed in Divine Right • His government provided social welfare programs and services, such as public transportation, electricity, and excellent public schools. • He also developed the already huge German military, hoping to win an overseas empire like those of Britain and France

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