GCSE History (OCR B)

Weimar and Nazi Germany Topic Summaries

Imperial German Empire (1871–1918)

Industrialisation

  • Germany experienced rapid industrial growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
  • Industrialisation led to the expansion of cities and the growth of a large urban working class.
  • While industrial growth increased national wealth, it also caused social problems such as poor housing, long working hours, and unsafe working conditions. These issues increased public dissatisfaction and demands for reform.
  • The government struggled to balance economic success with rising social tensions.

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