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Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance formed in May 1882?
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance formed in May 1882?
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia
- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (correct)
- Germany, Italy, and France
- Germany, Italy, and Russia
What was the purpose of the Triple Alliance?
What was the purpose of the Triple Alliance?
- To defend against possible attacks from France (correct)
- To promote economic cooperation between the three countries
- To expand colonial ambitions in North Africa
- To form a united front against Russia
Why did Italy promise to remain neutral in the event of a war between Austria-Hungary and Russia?
Why did Italy promise to remain neutral in the event of a war between Austria-Hungary and Russia?
- To avoid a potential conflict with France
- To protect its own interests in the Balkans
- To support Germany who was an ally of Austria-Hungary
- To avoid getting involved in a conflict that did not directly affect Italy (correct)