Question

Which piece of evidence explains why Bismarck believed that European countries needed to work together? A Bismarck feared that neighboring nations like France and Austria-Hungary might try to destroy Germany. B Bismarck wanted to use different alliances to balance power in Europe. C Russia left the alliance in 1878, so Germany and Austria-Hungary formed the Dual Alliance in 1879. D It stated that the members of the alliance only had to help defend each other, not help each other attack other nations

Answer 1

The correct answer is A: Bismarck feared that neighboring nations like France and Austria-Hungary might try to destroy Germany.

This evidence explains why Bismarck believed that European countries needed to work together. Bismarck was concerned about the possibility of his neighboring countries, such as France and Austria-Hungary, forming alliances against Germany and potentially destroying it. Therefore, he believed that Germany needed to form alliances with other European countries to protect itself from its neighbors.