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1
Q

In what year was the Anglo-Russian Alliance signed?

A

1907

2
Q

Apart from Germany and Austria-Hungary, which country was a member of the Triple Alliance and when was it signed?

A

Italy and 1882

3
Q

With which country did Britain sign an “entente cordiale” in 1904?

A

France

4
Q

Which territories did France lose to Germany in 1871?

A

Alsace and Lorraine

5
Q

Who was the Kaiser of Germany in 1914?

A

Wilhelm II

6
Q

When was the Franco-Russian Alliance signed?

A

1893

7
Q

What did the Triple Alliance say?

A

Defensive alliance all three powers agreed to fight if they were attacked by any two powers

8
Q

What was Weltpolitik?

A

Kaiser Wilhelm’s wish to make Germany the greatest nation in the world (World Policy).

9
Q

What did the Entente Cordiale say?

A

Agreement (not an alliance) between France and GB - France allowed GB to do reforms in Egypt and Britain promised not to oppose any French action in Morocco.

10
Q

What did the Franco-Russian Alliance say?

A

Both agreed to join together if either of them were attacked by Germany or Austria-Hungary