When Germany Announced in 1907 That It Intended to Build

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.