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Because of the huge alliances which existed prior to the war, any conflict involving almost any nation on Earth was going to inevitably draw in everybody else.

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What are the names of the two alliance systems and what countries formed each?

The two main alliance systems before World War I were the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. The Triple Alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, while the Triple Entente included France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. These alliances created a framework for military support and contributed to the escalation of tensions leading to the war.


When was the dual alliance invented in world war 1?

Dual Alliances were not invented in World War I. Any time two countries were allied in a military alliance, it was a dual alliance. It was just the name of an alliance in the WWI period.


What is the alliance system and how did it cause the war?

The alliance is made up by Bismarck(Germany).It suggest to isolate France and prevent it from taking revenge on Germany . The problem of alliance system is make a smal war to a Europe war, such as The Balkan War ,so that the death people will be increase.


Which of the following nations was part of an alliance with Australia Hungary before the start of World War I?

Triple Alliance, secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in May 1882 and renewed periodically until World War I.


How did the alliance system and the arms race cause World War 1?

In the years preceding World War I, the alliance system and the arms race worked together to bring Europe to the brink of war -- and then into war itself. The alliance system, designed to prevent war, actually forced nations into a war that did not initially involve their economic or political well-being. The arms race among European nations was also a factor inasmuch as it gave confidence to each side that, in the event of war, their accumulated might would ensure victory for their side, especially with the help of sure allies.

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Who did the US declare war on when they entered World War 2?

The United States was bombed by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor which cause a declaration of war but Germany had an alliance with Japan and it had forced the United States to declare war on Germany too. Then Germany had an alliance with Italy which cause the United States to declare war on yet another country. Then the world was at war and therefore World War 2 started.


Will alliances cause another world war?

Alliance will not cause another World War because everyone will feel protected s they will feel that there is no need to fight at least until something massive happens in the world.


What are the names of the two alliance systems and what countries formed each?

The two main alliance systems before World War I were the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. The Triple Alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, while the Triple Entente included France, Russia, and the United Kingdom. These alliances created a framework for military support and contributed to the escalation of tensions leading to the war.


Official name of the Alliance between Germany and its allies?

World War I - the Triple Alliance. World War II - the Axis.


What was the major cause of world war 1?

nationalismbritish not making their intentions clear to Germany.treaty/alliance systemthe franco/prussian war of the 19th century


What 3 things may have played a role in starting world war 1?

heres 4... militarism alliance systems imperialism nationalism


How was alliances a cause of World War 1?

An alliance system that required allies to aid one another in armed conflicts.


What alliance do?

An Alliance is an Agreement over two country's like England and the United States of America did in World War II when we declared war on Germany. The alliance are people who are agreeing with us in World War II.


What two alliance systems formed during the cold war?

nato and seato


When was the dual alliance invented in world war 1?

Dual Alliances were not invented in World War I. Any time two countries were allied in a military alliance, it was a dual alliance. It was just the name of an alliance in the WWI period.


What factor was a major cause of the outbreak of World War 1?

complicated systems of alliances


What alliance was most powerful in 1914 world war 1?

triple alliance was the powerfull alliance in 1st world war