What strained relations between Germany and Britain?
A) The huge expenditures Germany laid out for warships in 1898
B) The ascent to the throne of Wilhelm II
C) The Austrian threat to the Balkans
D) The Triple Alliance
E) The buildup of the army twofold
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).