Question

why did bismarck try to limit the influence of the catholic church and socialists? he felt they had the financial means to support an uprising. he felt they had too many religious ideas. he felt they drew peoples allegiance away from the german state. he worried they would join forces.

Explanation:

Bismarck's goal was to strengthen the German state and its unity. The Catholic Church had loyalty from its followers, and socialists aimed for workers' interests, both potentially diverting allegiance from the state. The first option's "financial means for uprising" is not accurate. The second is wrong as socialists aren't about religious ideas. The fourth (joining forces) isn't the main reason. The third option matches his concern about state allegiance.

Answer:

C. He felt they drew people’s allegiance away from the German state.