Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Germany in 1871

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes Germany in 1871?

A) German unification finally permitted European fears and tensions to subside.
B) Metternich's concerns for the stability of the European state system had proven unfounded.
C) Germany had destroyed the balance of power.
D) German power was only matched by that of Austria.
E) Germany had become the weakest state in Europe.