Politics: Germany

Germany

Bismarck -> chancellor -> followed modernization program
/|\ Kulturkampf

-expelled the Jesuites
-separation of church and state

Many laws, attempt to fight socialists

He gave some laws to insure workers safety to satisfy socialists

SPD – Social democratic party of Deutchland (Germany)
(1875 – Lassalle)

1888- emperor died – his son soon followed (sickness)
=> grandson on the throne – William II

1890+ Problematic era

High competition vs England
 high fertility – many children – workers soon

Strong Industries – chemical and electrical
(Apprenticeship system) – skilled workers