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see [[German Empire]]

see [[German Empire]]

The Prussian king became the German Kaiser (emperor). Bismarck became Chancellor. He and other Protestant Prussians dominated the new Germany, and began a [[Kulturkampf]] ("culture war") against the Catholics in Germany.   

The Prussian king became the German Emperor (Deutscher Kaiser). Bismarck became Chancellor. He and other Protestant Prussians dominated the new Germany, and began a [[Kulturkampf]] ("culture war") against the Catholics and Socialists in Germany.   

Prussia was long synonymous with militarism (military control of the government) and a very high degree of military professionalism.  Dominating politics were the rich landowners in the east known as "Junkers."  The Junkers supported rapid industrialization in order to support a strong army and navy.

Prussia was long synonymous with militarism (military control of the government) and a very high degree of military professionalism.  Dominating politics were the rich landowners in the east known as "Junkers."  The Junkers supported rapid industrialization in order to support a strong army and navy.