A. Continual warfare among the many German states I think.
I believe the answer is: E. none of the above.
The turning point for our country was the American Revolution.
Without the revolution, we wouldn't be able to rise up and become a world leader like we are today, and would still lived for the service of The british Empire.
Answer: President James Madison
Edmund Barton. He was the prime minister from 1901 - 1903.