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What? • alliance made up by Britain and its allies (including France and Russia) • also known as the "Allies" Historical Significance • these alliances were supposed to keep peace in Europe, but ironically, it helped to trigger WW1 • this is because war with any allied nation meant war with the whole alliance, making it dangerous if war were to break out anywhere in Europe

Poster Image Courtesy of Propaganda Postcards of WW1

Map of Triple Entente and Triple Alliance Image Courtesy of RCN

Related Links • Treaty of Versailles • Formation of the Triple Entente • A Need for Revenge and Security: France as the Architect of the Triple Entente • Triple Entente

EVENTS > TURN OF THE CENTURY > Triple Entente > REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is another name for the Triple Entente?
   
   1. Triple Alliance
   2. Triple Chocolate Fudge Icecream
   3. the "Allies"
   4. Triple United



1. Which countries were allies with the Triple Entente?
   
   1. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
   2. Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands
   3. France, Britain, Austria-Hungary
   4. France, Britain, Russia, Serbia




2. What would happen if Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia
   
   1. The Triple Alliance would declare war
   2. The Triple Entente would declare war
   3. Germany would destroy Austria-Hugary
   4. Nothing would happen



3. What was used to declare that a country was allied with another?
   
   1. a treaty
   2. toilet paper
   3. treats
   4. None of the above



4. Which alliance declared war to start WW1?
   
   1. Canadian Alliance
   2. Triple Entente
   3. US Alliance
   4. Triple Alliance





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