Although Considered to Be a Strong Point, Why Was Germany's

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Multiple Choice

Although considered to be a strong point, why was Germany's alliance system a problem?

• A)Bismarck's Reinsurance Treaty was renewed by Wilhelm II.
• B)Although an ally, Russia turned to Austria for an alliance.
• C)The pact with Austria broke down, as Hungary won its independence.
• D)It pushed England and France into an alliance.
• E)Germany's Triple Alliance involved nations that wanted German colonies in Africa.

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