Historical Alliances and Tensions

Historical Alliances and Tensions

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the formation of alliances in Europe leading up to World War I. Initially, Germany and Austria-Hungary formed a Dual Alliance, which expanded to include Italy, creating the Triple Alliance. In response, Britain and France signed the Entente Cordiale to counter the perceived threat from Germany. Later, Russia joined Britain and France, forming the Triple Entente. Unlike the Triple Alliance, the Triple Entente did not require military support but emphasized moral obligations. Russia was also concerned about Austria-Hungary's expansion and promised to support Serbia if attacked.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were part of the original Dual Alliance formed in 1879?

Germany and Austria-Hungary

France and Russia

Germany and Italy

Austria-Hungary and Italy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Triple Alliance?

To establish a common currency

To expand their territories

To support each other if attacked by France or Russia

To promote trade among member countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Entente Cordiale primarily aimed at?

Establishing a trade agreement

Forming a military alliance

Countering the threat from Germany

Encouraging cultural exchange

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries formed the Triple Entente in 1907?

France, Germany, and Italy

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Britain

France, Russia, and Britain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Triple Entente differ from the Triple Alliance?

It required military support among members

It emphasized moral obligations rather than military support

It was a trade agreement

It included more countries

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Russia's main concern regarding Austria-Hungary?

Its economic policies

Its alliance with Italy

Its growing navy

Its potential expansion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What promise did Russia make concerning Serbia?

To support its economic growth

To assist if attacked by the Triple Alliance

To help it expand its territory

To form a new alliance with it