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Kaiser - GCSE History Definition

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The term 'Kaiser' refers to the title used by the emperors of Germany from 1871 until the end of World War I in 1918. The most well-known Kaiser during this period was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was the ruler of Germany during the war. The Kaiser was important because he had a lot of control over the German government and military decisions.

Studying the role of the Kaiser helps students understand the political and social changes in Germany at this time. It shows how these changes contributed to tensions in Europe that ultimately led to the outbreak of the First World War and his abdication in 1918.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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