Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the third german emperor wilheim ii and bismarck, prior to bismarck's dismissal from government? a. the kaiser played less of a role than did bismarck in directing the foreign affairs of germany. b. the franco-prussian war resulted in wilheim ii playing a larger role than bismarck in german politics. c. wilheim ii wanted to end bismarck's growing influence over german politics. d. the process of german unification was primarily led by the kaiser with bismarck playing a minor role.