All of these answers are good ones. Alliances are made for support.
Secret alliances
Nations making political and military alliances was an effect of militarism.
Alliances have always been a part of European politics. Initially between church and state, but as countries became more independent, alliances were formed between them. Alliances are always formed for the same reason, to achieve a "balance of power" whether it be military or economic.
In WW I the two major alliances were the Allies (or Allied Forces) and the Central Powers.
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Nations presently and have traditionally formed alliances for several reasons. They want to have an assurance that they will have aid during any war or battles and they want to create a bilateral trade system.
In 1867, the Grange began efforts to establish regulation of the railways as common-carriers, by the states.
Cold War Alliances
What was unusual about the farmers' alliances
Different forms of alliances include strategic alliances, joint ventures, marketing alliances, research and development alliances, technology alliances, and production alliances. Each form involves different levels of cooperation and integration between partnering organizations for mutual benefit.
Triple alliances and entente
all of the alliances grew biger
all of the alliances grew biger
There were tons of alliances made that caused ww1. Alliances made countries stronger.
The Articles of Confederation did create a national government composed of a Congress, that had the power to declare war, sign treaties, appoint military officers, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, make alliances, and manage relations with Indians.