When Germany Announced in 1907 That It Intended to Build

question 41

Multiple Choice

When Germany announced in 1907 that it intended to build a world-class navy,

• A) Kaiser William II tried to assure the other powers that Germany was intent on keeping the peace rather than breaking it.
• B) Bismarck spoke out against the plans, but only because he was still upset over his dismissal.
• C) the British press began to call upon the European powers to rein in the German military.
• D) the French decided it was time to join with Russia in preparation for the coming conflict.
• E) Britain took the news as a warning to seek out alliances that would provide some protection in the event that Germany succeeded.