The policies of Otto von Bismarck before 1871
A) were based on the practice of Idealpolitik.
B) ignored domestic opposition and concentrated on foreign affairs.
C) used warfare as an instrument of policy, regardless of its consequences.
D) used parliament to endorse the policy of increased taxes, and used the new revenues collected to reorganize the Prussian military.
E) led to Prussia dominating the Second Austrian Reich.

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Bismarck focused on foreign affairs and unification of Germany, often ignoring domestic opposition.

The Policies of Otto Von Bismarck Before 1871