Germany Strengthens Section 22-2 pp

Preview Questions What factors fueled Germany’s industrial growth? How was Bismarck unsuccessful in his foreign policy goals?

Germany: Industrial Giant Economic Progress –Natural resources –Large population: Work force and Markets –Early success in confederation Use of Science to develop new products Gov’t support for development

Bismarck’s Policies Foreign Goals: –Keep France isolated –Build ties with Russia and Austria

Domestic Goals: –Kulturkampf: Control Catholic Church Backfires –Socialists Banned meetings, didn’t work Set up programs to meet worker’s needs Bismarck’s Policies

Kaiser William II Asked Bismarck to step down Stopped all moves toward democracy Actions –Built up military to gain colonies –Set up services for the people