This dream was that the thirty-nine states of a once great empire could again be joined together and become a major power in central Europe. ... He supported the monarchy and would fight to keep the authority the Prussian King had. ... If the people wouldn't agree with what he was doing, he hoped that in the future his goals, and intentions would be understood. ... Once appointed Chancellor of Prussia, Bismarck immediately took an arbitrary role in the government by dismissing the chamber, imposing taxes, and setting himself to the task of reorganizing and strengthening the Prussian ar...

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• Grade Level: High School

When Kaiser Wilhelm II came to power in 1888, however, the idea held by many in his country, which involved a Germany destined to be a world power, was finally embodied in their king: We want to be a World Power and pursue colonial policy in the grand manner. ... The entire future of our people among the great nations depends on it. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

According to the Prussian constitution, the parliament had neither the power to initiate legislation (unlike Canada's parliament which does have this power), nor reject legislation brought forth by the king or his ministers (the executive). ... King Wilhelm I and his minister of war rejected this liberal attempt to change the class composition of the Prussian officer corps, and the parliament threatened to veto the military budget. ... Biz now held incredible power in his hands; he could not be turfed in a popular election, he could only be dismissed by the king. ... Fear of being dumpe...

• Word Count: 10254
• Approx Pages: 41
• Grade Level: Undergraduate