How strong was Kaiser Wilhelm’s autocratic rule in Germany by 1914?
Tasks
1. Cut out the different cards on Kaiser Wilhelm’s reign and they place them on the strength o’meter.
2. Annotate the cards with further evidence about Kaiser Wilhelm.
Weak
Strong
Extension tasks:
a) Have a debate on the strength of Kaiser Wilhelm’s autocracy
b) Colour code the cards to categorise the factors
c) Write a summary paragraph on the strength of his autocracy
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How strong was Kaiser Wilhelm’s autocratic rule in Germany by 1914?
Cut out the cards and place them on the strength o’ meter to
indicate the strength of the Kaiser’s autocracy.
Cut out the cards and place them on the strength o’ meter to
indicate the strength of the Kaiser’s autocracy.
Kaiser Wilhelm was unstable in
mood and prone to violent
rages.
Kaiser Wilhelm was determined
to control German affairs
himself rather than the
Chancellor.
Kaiser Wilhelm was unstable in
mood and prone to violent
rages.
Kaiser Wilhelm was determined
to control German affairs
himself rather than the
Chancellor.
Kaiser Wilhelm wanted
Weltpolitik (a ‘world policy’).
Kaiser Wilhelm had significant
power in the government.
Kaiser Wilhelm wanted
Weltpolitik (a ‘world policy’).
Kaiser Wilhelm had significant
power in the government.
Political parties were
developing in terms of their
organisation and importance.
The Left-wing social democratic
party appealed to Germany’s
growing number of industrial
workers.
Political parties were
developing in terms of their
organisation and importance.
The left-wing social democratic
party appealed to Germany’s
growing number of industrial
workers.
Each of Germany’s 25 states
had control over their own
domestic matters.
Many members of the middle
class were happy with this
right-wing dominated
government.
Each of Germany’s 25 states
had control over their own
domestic matters.
Many members of the middle
class were happy with this
right-wing dominated
government.
The industrial strength of
Germany increased rapidly.
The population of Germany
grew from just over 40 million
in 1871 to 68 million in 1914.
The industrial strength of
Germany increased rapidly.
The population of Germany
grew from just over 40 million
in 1871 to 68 million in 1914.
Prussia had a proud tradition of
military activity and the army
swore and oath of allegiance to
the Kaiser.
Kaiser Wilhelm had a large and
powerful navy.
Prussia had a proud tradition of
military activity and the army
swore and oath of allegiance to
the Kaiser.
Kaiser Wilhelm had a large and
powerful navy.
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