Three steps taken by bismark to put Germany in a good defensive position included:

the treaty with France

triple alliance

friendly terms with England

friendship with Russia

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

the answer is b hope that

tea which is where the whole thing about dumping it in the ocean came from