From what I understand, Bismarck enacted social reforms to neutralize the power of Socialists in German government.
What if he hadn't implemented reforms, and Germany had become more capitalist and repressive? Would it be in a similar position to Russia by 1914? Would a Spartacist (or some equivalent) revolt happen sooner, and be more successful?
Furthermore, what could cause Bismarck to avoid reforms? Weaker socialists in Germany to begin with?