Caprivi's policy alignment was largely opposite to which predecessor?
Wilhelm II
Gustav Stresemann
Otto von Bismarck
Adolf Hitler
Answer
Bismarck, Caprivi's predecessor, prioritized domestic affairs, realpolitik, and the consolidation of the German Empire, advocating for a strong state and pursuing conservative economic policies. In contrast, Caprivi embraced a more liberal approach, focusing on foreign policy, negotiating the Reinsurance Treaty with Russia and engaging in diplomatic efforts to maintain peace, while simultaneously implementing social welfare reforms and trade policies that favored agricultural interests.
Unveiling Leo von Caprivi: A Quiz on the Remarkable German General and Statesman
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox