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The political, economic and social condition of Germany by 1914.
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The Kaiserreich, 1871–1914
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The political, economic and social condition of Germany by 1914
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What was a significant political feature of the Kaiserreich by 1914?
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The power of the Kaiser and the Chancellor was a significant political feature of the Kaiserreich by 1914.
Key terms
- Autocracy: A system of government in which one person has absolute power, as seen in the Kaiserreich under Kaiser Wilhelm II.
- Industrialization: The process of developing industries in a country or region, which significantly transformed the German economy by 1914.
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Overgeneralizing social conditions: Ensure to specify the experiences of different social classes, such as the working class versus the middle class, to provide a nuanced understanding.
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