Kaiser Wilhelm I assasinated 1878

2 assasination attempts were made on Wilhelm I in 1878. One on May 11 and another on June 2.

Suppose one of these attempts succeeded and the Kaiser is killed. The Imperial throne of Germany passes to his son, the liberal Frederick III.

What are the consequences for Germany and the rest of the world?
 
2 assasination attempts were made on Wilhelm I in 1878. One on May 11 and another on June 2.

Suppose one of these attempts succeeded and the Kaiser is killed. The Imperial throne of Germany passes to his son, the liberal Frederick III.

What are the consequences for Germany and the rest of the world?

Well, one question. Who are the guys behind the assasination attempt? That changes a lot.

A more liberal Germany, might or might not be more peaceful.

How close to being a democracy could Germany possibly become?
 
If the assassins were anarchists or socialists then there could have been a backlash against those groups (socialists were a major party in the reichstag). However, I think that you would have seen a more liberal leaning Germany, but with a strong militaristic and nationalist spirit.
 
If the assassins were anarchists or socialists then there could have been a backlash against those groups (socialists were a major party in the reichstag). However, I think that you would have seen a more liberal leaning Germany, but with a strong militaristic and nationalist spirit.

Though both attempts were by anarchists, the socialists were blamed for it. In OTL the assasination attempts were used by Bismarck to pass Anti-Socialist laws through the Reichstag. Perhaps there would be even heavier limitations on the socialists if either attempt suceeded?
 
Though both attempts were by anarchists, the socialists were blamed for it. In OTL the assasination attempts were used by Bismarck to pass Anti-Socialist laws through the Reichstag. Perhaps there would be even heavier limitations on the socialists if either attempt suceeded?

If Frederick III becomes Kaiser, I think that he would act quickly to end the Chancellor's reign. I know that the Social Democrats were very popular in Germany, and Frederick could use the threat of Bismarck's anti-socialist legislation to do whatever it is that his agenda is, perhaps?
 
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