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The Birth Of Wilhelm II
Wilhelm was born in Potsdam Germany, January 27, 1859. He was born into the royalty of Prussia between King Frederick Wilhelm and Queen Victoria of England. Wilhelm the II would become the future king of Germany, and come to Austria's aid in 1914 inadvertently causing the Great War Cowles, Virginia. The Kaiser. Collins, 1968. -
The Kaiser's Withered Arm!
When Wilhelm was born, his left arm was around his neck, and his hand was like a claw. Wilhelm had a withered arm. His father worried that this would prevent him from leading, but he managed to keep it secretive enough that the German people did not know. Cowles, Virginia. The Kaiser. Collins, 1968. -
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Resisted liberal Teachings!
All throughout his life Wilhelm's parents tried to make their son more liberal. He resisted. He was a Prussian, German nationalist and hated the liberal teachings. Cowles, Virginia. The Kaiser. Collins, 1968. -
First sound recording!
Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville was the first person in history ti record himself singing. He was the first person in history to record sound. And he did it 17 years before Thomas Edison did it. However, This wasn't the first time Edison ripped somebody off... Grun, Bernard. The Time Tables of History: Ahorizontal Linkage of People and Events. Simon and Schuster, 1991. -
Black Friday
The Gold Market and Gold priced dropped in price which caused massive panic in the United States! Jay Gould, and James Fisk were trying to monopolize gold at a time when the U.S was selling it to pay debt. This resulted in a Massive gold crash. Grun, Bernard. The Time Tables of History: Ahorizontal Linkage of People and Events. Simon and Schuster, 1991. -
The German Empire
the Empire of Germany was formed in 1871 under the Leadership of Prussia. With Prussia already being one of the fiercest militaries of Europe they now have the whole of Germany under their control. Citizens of Germany are very nationalistic of their country including Wilhelm the II who was 12 at the time. history.com/staff, history.com/staff. “HISTORY THE KAISER.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/. -
Wilhelm becomes king!
after Wilhelm's grandfather passed in 1888, Wilhelm's father ascended to the throne. Frederick III reigned only for 99 days because of his battle with throat cancer. This gave Wilhelm the throne of Germany at the young age of 21. Biography.com editors, Biography.com editors. “Kaiser Wilhelm.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 24 Apr. 2014, www.biography.com/. -
Firing of Bismarck!
Technically, Wilhelm did not fire Bismarck. But he limited his role, disagreed with his politics, and he wanted him to go. He said this many times. Bismarck was a military genius and the best general/leader that Prussia had, if he had not "fired" Bismarck maybe the German flag would be Red, White, and Black. Cowles, Virginia. The Kaiser. Collins, 1968. -
First Modern Olympics in Athens!
In 1896 the first modern Olympics were held in Athens. The 1896 Summer games was the first Modern Olympics. Germany took home 6 gold 5 silver and 2 bronze while the winner U.S.A took home 11 Gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze. Grun, Bernard. The Time Tables of History: Ahorizontal Linkage of People and Events. Simon and Schuster, 1991. -
first cubist exhibition in Paris!
Not only was this the first cubist exhibition... This was the first Cubist art ever seen! This exhibition made names like Stein and Picasso household names. Grun, Bernard. The Time Tables of History: Ahorizontal Linkage of People and Events. Simon and Schuster, 1991. -
first oil drilling in Persia {Iran}
BP struck oil in Iran, which sent off a massive exploration in the Middle East for more oil. It gave Middle Eastern countries a temporary economic buff, but in 6 years a 500 year old empire would describe it as a curse. The Ottomans had a lot of oil, When WW1 started they joined the Central powers. Already on the decline, the army stood no chance against the British, but the desert did. Grun Bernard. The Time Tables of History Ahorizontal Linkage of People and Events. Simon and Schuster 1991 -
WWI and the "Blank Check"
Wilhelm sends Austria-Hungary A check for unconditional support in their war against the Serbians. With Russia having an alliance with the Serbs, they mobilize. Germany issues a warning to Russia and declare war. France had an alliance with Russia, and declares war on Germany, causing a long and confusing mess of alliances, going to war on other countries in a backwards power grab. Grunfeld, Frederic V. “Wilhelm II.” The Princes of Germany, Select Books, 1984. -
Kaiser no more!
Realizing that Germany was going to lose WWI, Wilhelm escaped to the Netherlands, a neutral country. He lived there until his death. With Germany having no king the wyemar Republic was created until the Nazis came to power. Thomas, Henry, and Dana Lee Thomas. “Kaiser Wilhelm.” Living Biographies of Famous Rulers, Books for Libraries Press, 1972. -
The creation of the Wiemar Republic
After Wilhelm abandoned the Throne the allies forced upon Germany a democratic government. It failed. It only lasted for 16 years, and led to the creation of the Nazis. Bookbinder, Paul. “Facing History and Ourselves.” Facing History and Ourselves, 0ADAD, www.facinghistory.org/. -
First FIFA World Cup!
The first FIFA World cup was held in Brazil, January 26th 1930. Argentina won that World cup with the U.S.A and Uruguay being 2nd and third. Germany had much bigger things to worry about... Grun, Bernard. The Time Tables of History: Ahorizontal Linkage of People and Events. Simon and Schuster, 1991. -
The King is dead! Long Live The King!
Being dethroned in 1918 Wilhelm lived a peaceful end. When the Nazis came to power he was hopeful that he would be reinstated. He might have been the lesser of two evils. Blumberg, Arnold. “Wilhelm.” Great Leaders, Great Tyrants?: Contemporary Views of World Rulers Who Made History, Greenwood Press, 1995.
