Rise of Social Democracy in Germany
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European History [1]
Hannah Taylor AP European History February 1st, 2011 1871- 1912 Rise of Social Democracy in Germany Last Years of Bismarck?s reign The German Empire Confederation with Prussia in the lead Emperor and Chancellor of Prussia lead the Empire Bicameral Legislature Upper house reflects aristocracy and is favored more Lower house elected by universal male suffrage Focus now on internal affairs Threat of Catholicism 1864 Syllabus of Errors published by the pope Papal infallibility doctrine threatens authority of government Makes Bismarck suspicious Bismarck outlines Kulturkampf The German Center party follows Catholic lead Laws put through to curtail their influence Limited Catholic worship Jesuits expelled, Bishops arrested or exiled Marriage a state ceremony