The Alliance System

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In what year was the Triple Entente formed?
1907
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Who were the members of the Triple Entente?
Britain, France and Russia
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Which two provinces did France want to regain from Germany?
Alsace and Lorraine
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What was the name of the German Kaiser?
Wilhelm II
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Why did Germany want colonies?
To be strong and powerful (Weltpolitik)
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How big was the British Empire?
56 colonies
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Why was the navy important to Great Britain?
To protect itself and its overseas colonies
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When was 'HMS Dreadnought' launched?
10th February 1906
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What was the name of the German war plan?
The Schlieffen Plan
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What was Plan 17?
The French war plan
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