Question

answer the following multiple choice questions about the reading.

1. which of the following best describes the primary goal of bismarcks alliance system?

a. to establish a global free trade agreement.
b. to provoke a war with russia.
c. to expand germanys colonial empire.
d. to isolate france diplomatically.

1. what key event led to the formation of the entente cordiale between britain and france?

a. the franco - prussian war.
b. the signing of the reinsurance treaty.
c. the russian revolution of 1905.
d. the rise of germany as a naval power.

1. which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between the triple alliance and the triple entente?

a. the triple alliance was formed primarily to counter russian expansionism.
b. the triple alliance was focused on naval dominance, while the triple entente focused on land power.
c. the triple entente members were bound by treaty to declare war if any member was attacked.
d. the triple entente only placed a moral obligation on its members to support each other, without requiring them to go to war on each others behalf.

Explanation:

1. Bismarck's alliance system was mainly to isolate France. After the Franco - Prussian War, France was a potential threat. Isolating it diplomatically would safeguard Germany's position.
2. The rise of Germany as a naval power worried Britain. Britain had a long - standing policy of balance of power. To counter the German threat, it formed the Entente Cordiale with France.
3. The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria - Hungary, Italy) had more binding military treaties. The Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia) was more of a moral obligation - based alliance without strict war - declaration treaties like the Triple Alliance.

Answer:

1. D. To isolate France diplomatically.
2. D. The rise of Germany as a naval power.
3. D. The Triple Entente only placed a moral obligation on its members to support each other without requiring them to go to war on each other's behalf.