The document discusses key terms and events related to German history from 1750-present, including the Kulturkampf period and Bismarck's policies. It provides a list of terms like Kulturkampf and Social Democratic Party. There are multiple choice and true/false questions about the Kulturkampf, Bismarck's opposition to socialism, Germany's late industrialization, and the growing power of socialist political parties in Germany in the late 19th century.

1. Student__________________________________class____date________
Modern World History 1750-present Ch 16.3
Terms/People:
>Kulturkampf (491)
>Social Democratic Party (452)
>William II (454)
Each of the following contains a word, phrase, or name that makes the sentence
incorrect. Use the space to write the word, phrase, or name that makes the
sentence correct.
________________________1.Politicians from Prussia were most likely
to oppose Bismarck.
________________________2.Kulturkampf was an anti-socialist
program.
________________________3.Germany’s late entry into the Industrial
Revolution was a liability.
________________________4.The formation of cartels weakened the
power of German industry.
________________________5.German socialists believed that
government-owned industry would hurt German workers.
________________________6.The power of the Bundesrat aided the
socialist cause.
________________________7.The Social Democrats lost power after
Bismarck suppressed freedom of press and speech.
________________________8.In order to control socialist opposition,
Bismarck disbanded programs of social reforms.
________________________9.William II and Bismarck clashed over
Bismarck’s socialist beliefs.
_______________________10.When he resigned, Bismarck left the
power of the government in the hands of the people.

2. Select the five items from the choices below that complete the diagram correctly.
Write the letters of the items inside the ovals.
A. Promoted atheism E. Ended in failure
B. caused by strained relations with Italy F. Socialist dominated
C. Broke relations with the Vatican G. Church property confiscated
D. Laws controlled Catholic clergy and schools H. Anti-Catholic
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Kulturkampf
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Mark each statement T if true or F if it is false.
___ In the Prussian legislature of the 1870s, political power was in the hands of the
conservative upper class.
___ The Kulturkampf ended when Bismarck realized that he needed the support of
the socialists.
___ Industrialization happened earlier in Germany than in Great Britain.
___ One way that Bismarck helped German industries was to standardize the way
banking and postal services were handled.
___ Germany used high tariffs to protect its industries from foreign competition.
___ German workers were paid artificially high wages to keep socialism from
spreading.
___ In 1877, the Social Democratic Party won a majority of the seats in the
Reichstag and the Bundesrat.
___ When the emperor’s life was threatened, Bismarck took it as a chance to
dissolve the Reichstag.
___ The would-be assassin who threatened the emperor were lifelong socialists.
___ Bismarck resigned from his office at the death of William I.