Alliance System

Question 1

Describe the Triple Alliance

Answer 1

1882
Germany Italy Austria-Hungary
Defensive
“If one nation is attacked, others will support”

Question 2

When was the Triple Alliance formed?

Answer 2

1882

Question 3

Describe the Franco-Russian alliance?

Answer 3

1894
France Russia
Defensive
“If Germany attacks, provide support”

Question 4

When was the Franco-Russian alliance formed?

Answer 4

1894

Question 5

Describe the Entente Cordiale

Answer 5

1904
France Britain
Friendly agreement 
"France➡️Morocco"
"Britain ➡️ Egypt"

Question 6

When was the entente Cordiale formed

Answer 6

1904

Question 7

Describe the Anglo-Russian agreement

Answer 7

1907
Britain Russia
Friendly agreement
Settled border disagreements
Eg. Iran, Tibet, India, Persia

Question 8

When was the Anglo-Russian agreement formed?

Answer 8

1907

Question 9

Describe the triple entente

Answer 9

1907
Britain France Russia
Made from several agreements and alliances

Question 10

How successful was the Triple Alliance?

Answer 10

✔️ Germany backed up Austria-Hungary during the war and during the Balkan/Bosnian crises

✖️ Italy did not join in the war in 1914
✖️ Italy sided with the triple entente in 1915

Question 11

How successful was the Franco-Russian alliance?

Answer 11

✔️ France supported Russia when the war broke out
✔️ Russia supported France during the Moroccan crises

✖️ France did not declare war on Germany when Germany declared war on Russia

Question 12

How strong was the Entente Cordiale?

Answer 12

✔️ Britain supported France during the Moroccan crises
✔️ Britain sided with the Triple Entente when war broke out

✖️ Britain did not join the war until Belgium was invaded

Question 13

How strong was the Triple Entente?

Answer 13

✔️ All three powers sided together when war broke out

✖️Britain was only in agreements, and therefor did not have to provide military support