The Second Reich Was Characterized by

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Second Reich was characterized by

• A) persecution of the Jews.
• B) strong support for democratic governance.
• C) government acceptance of the socialist ideas of Marx and Engels.
• D) an authoritarian regime, rapid industrialization, and the creation of a strong central state.
• E) an authoritarian regime, persecution of minorities, and rapid industrialization.

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Definitions:

Indians

Indigenous people originally inhabiting the Americas, or citizens of India, depending on context.

Moving West

The migration and settlement movement of people across the United States towards the western territories, often associated with the 19th-century Manifest Destiny ideology.

Enslaved Men

refers to males who were forced into slavery, deprived of personal freedom and subjected to the will of their owners.

Irish Immigration

The movement of people from Ireland to other countries, notably to the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by factors like the Great Famine.