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### World War I Alliances

#### Map of Europe with Alliances Prior to World War I

The map provided illustrates the alignment of European nations into two main alliances prior to the outbreak of World War I. It differentiates the countries involved in the Triple Alliance, Triple Entente, and the neutral nations.

**Legend:**
- **Triple Alliance**: Shaded in dark gray.
- **Triple Entente**: Shaded in light gray.
- **Neutral nations**: Left unshaded.

**Key Elements on the Map:**
1. **Triple Alliance**:
   - **Germany**
   - **Austria-Hungary**
   - **Italy** (Though not prominently marked, part of the dark gray shading)

2. **Triple Entente**:
   - **France**
   - **United Kingdom**
   - **Russia**

3. **Neutral Nations**: Not specified clearly but inferred from lack of shading.

##### Scale:
- The map includes a scale for reference:
  - **200 miles** to **400 miles**
  - **200 kilometers** to **400 kilometers**

#### Question on World War I Alliances:

"One cause of World War I was the nations had aligned into two alliance systems. Which of the following combinations of nations comprised the Triple Alliance?"

A. France, Great Britain, and Russia  
B. Germany, Great Britain, and Russia  
C. Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy

#### Answer:
The correct answer is:
C. Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy

This information is essential for understanding the geopolitical landscape leading up to World War I and how alliances contributed to the eventual conflict.
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Transcribed Image Text:### World War I Alliances #### Map of Europe with Alliances Prior to World War I The map provided illustrates the alignment of European nations into two main alliances prior to the outbreak of World War I. It differentiates the countries involved in the Triple Alliance, Triple Entente, and the neutral nations. **Legend:** - **Triple Alliance**: Shaded in dark gray. - **Triple Entente**: Shaded in light gray. - **Neutral nations**: Left unshaded. **Key Elements on the Map:** 1. **Triple Alliance**: - **Germany** - **Austria-Hungary** - **Italy** (Though not prominently marked, part of the dark gray shading) 2. **Triple Entente**: - **France** - **United Kingdom** - **Russia** 3. **Neutral Nations**: Not specified clearly but inferred from lack of shading. ##### Scale: - The map includes a scale for reference: - **200 miles** to **400 miles** - **200 kilometers** to **400 kilometers** #### Question on World War I Alliances: "One cause of World War I was the nations had aligned into two alliance systems. Which of the following combinations of nations comprised the Triple Alliance?" A. France, Great Britain, and Russia B. Germany, Great Britain, and Russia C. Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy #### Answer: The correct answer is: C. Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy This information is essential for understanding the geopolitical landscape leading up to World War I and how alliances contributed to the eventual conflict.
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