Sacred Reich - Victim Of Demise

The splendor and fun of Berlin boastfully paraded. Everything was going well in the Prussian house, at least outside the windows facing the street. True, a murmur came from time to time from the basement, but so far it did not cause concern. Bismarck still ruled the Reich, and the Kaiser, already aged, was his undoubted commander in chief. However, protesting voices were already heard against Bismarck, against the aggressive policy of William I. In 1878, after the attempt on the Kaiser committed by the socialist, a tough law against the socialists was introduced into parliament. He was then rejected. But new unrest followed, and in response - new repressive measures. Liberal clubs and newspapers were banned, and new restrictive laws were passed. Fierce debate came to nothing. The persecution of freedom caused an increase in emigration.From 1875 to 1884, emigration from Germany (especially from Prussia) increased fivefold. But all this did not matter much, and the dissonance was not very audible behind the patriotic choir.