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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