Question

read the excerpt from a speech given by otto von bismarck in 1862. germany is not looking to prussias liberalism, but to its power. . . . tt is not by speeches and majority resolutions that the great questions of the time are decided—that was the big mistake of 1848 and 1849—but by iron and blood. —otto von bismarck, blood and iron, 1862 what does this excerpt reinforce about bismarcks political views? bismarck believed in using force. bismarck believed in democracy. bismarck believed in reasoned debate. bismarck was opposed to realpolitik.

Explanation:

The excerpt from Bismarck's speech states that great questions are decided by "iron and blood" (force) rather than speeches or majority resolutions. The option "Bismarck believed in using force" aligns with this. The other options are incorrect: he did not support democracy (as he rejected majority resolutions), did not believe in reasoned debate (rejected speeches), and realpolitik involves practical power, so he was not opposed to it.

Answer:

A. Bismarck believed in using force.