AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Relationship among states that have joined for mutual benefit
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A form of combined metals
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A new technology developed during World War I
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A short-term cause of World War I
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Detailed explanation-1: -alliance, confederation, league, union all mean the joining of states for mutual benefit or to permit the joint exercise of functions. An alliance may apply to any connection entered into for mutual benefit. league usually suggests closer combination or a more definite object or purpose.
Detailed explanation-2: -alliance, in international relations, a formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alliance can improve both deterrence and defense, both by signaling the allies’ shared interests to other states (including each other) and by shaping the allies’ interest in supporting one another through commitment.
Detailed explanation-4: -Alliances help firms strengthen their competitive position by enhancing market power, increasing efficiencies, accessing new or critical resources or capabilities, and entering new markets.
Detailed explanation-5: -Alliances form in many settings, including political alliances, military alliances, and business alliances. When the term is used in the context of war or armed struggle, such associations may also be called allied powers, especially when discussing World War I or World War II.