Leadership

=__ German Leadership page __=

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Kaiser Wilhelm's position of leadership was as the heir of Prussia. His previous experience's included being a part of Prussia's war of Liberation from French occupation, and being involved in the Battle of Bar-sur Aube. Also, the day he turned 21 he was given the position of general. When wilhelm was in power he was known as "the Cartridge Prince" because of his militaristic outlook. Everything Wilhelm did was very militaristic due to his outlook. Wilhelm qas the one who elected Otto Von Bismarck the chancellor, because Bismarck could accomplish something Wilhelm was determined to accomplish. Although Bismarck made a great chancellor, he put pressure on Kaiser because he was so good at the things he did. Over and after all, Wilhelm had left a powerful Germany.

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Otto Von Bismarcks postion of authority was chancellor/prime minister. He was shaped as a leader by his inability to excel in universities,and he was shaped by his mother's influence on him joining civil service. As soon as Bismarck had some sort of power he showed his support for conservatives by punishing any liberals who were protesting the idea of a monarchial power. According to him Prussia would be destroyed by liberalism if this form of goverment was not maintained. Another preference Bismarck had of government was a small one. This basically meant he wanted to rule and control quite a few of the smaller states. Another thing Bismarck did with his new found power was illegally collects taxes and put them towards a larger army. Anyone that opposed of this idea was stopped and sometimes even arrested. As time progressed, Prussia defeated France and Austria; one of Bismarck's main goals. He helped the German society improved by helping industry and agriculature, and developing necessary parts of a civilzation. Overall, Bismarcks manipulating and powerful ways helped with the unification of Germany.