1874 German federal election
Eduard von Simson Independent Max von Forckenbeck NlP Federal elections were held in Germany on 10 January 1874.[1] The National Liberal Party remained the largest party in the Reichstag, with 147 of the 397 seats.[2] Voter turnout was 61.2%.[3] The Kulturkampf policies to suppress the political power of Catholicism in Germany were launched in 1873.However, the Catholic Centre Party saw its support double from the previous election.
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