HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Democratic ideals would spread throughout the continent
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Nations would be protected from economic exploitation
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Colonization of undeveloped nations would cease
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Small disputes would develop into large-scale wars
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Detailed explanation-1: -Alliances provided European states with a measure of protection. They served as a means of guarding or advancing national interests while acting as a deterrent to war. They were particularly important for Europe’s smaller or less powerful states.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Alliances in 1914 Each agreed to support the other in case of war. The addition of Italy (despite its tensions with Austria-Hungary) formed the Triple Alliance. On the other side, France broke its isolation by allying with Russia. Russia had been close with Germany, but had grown suspicious of its motives.
Detailed explanation-3: -There were two major alliances leading up to World War One: the Triple Alliance, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy; and the Triple Entente, which included England, France, and Russia.