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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - WWI

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The alliance between France and Russia in 1894 was motivated by which of the following?
  1. Russian ambitions to seize territory in Africa
  2. Compatible political histories and values
  3. The hope that a joint invitation would entice Britain
  4. Concerns over the alliance between Germany, Austria, and Italy
  5. A desire to emulate French culture going back to Alexander I
Explanation
Answer: D - The unlikely alliance between France and Russia in 1894 was motivated by fear of Germany and its alliance with Austria and Italy. Russia had initially been part of that alliance; however, when it lapsed, France leapt at the opportunity to align with Russia. Although the two nations were about as far apart philosophically and politically as they could be, the thought of potentially forcing Germany into a two-front war blunted these concerns. This would be a long-standing alliance that would continue into World War I.
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