WWI+Causes+E+Alliances+Ryan+Lisa+Dennis

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Dennis:

Anglo- Russian Entente (Britain- Russia, 1907) "The Governments of Great Britain and Russia having mutually engaged to respect the integrity and independence of Persia, and sincerely desiring the preservation of order throughout that country and its peaceful development, as well as the permanent establishment of equal advantages for the trade and industry of all other nations" - Pact in which Britain and Russia settled their colonial disputes in Persia, Afghanistan, and Tibet. -This led to Triple Entente (1907) Triple Entente (France, Russia, Britain, 1907)  -Britain felt threatened by Germany's navy, Russia felt threatened by Germany's army and Austro-Hungary's expansion of land.

-Entente Cordiale + Anglo- Russian Entente. -informal -> later sign formal one. -Three nations fought together until 1917.

Entente Cordiale
- 1904 - This was between Britain and France.- It was just an agreement rather than a formal alliance. - Britain felt threatened by growth of German Navy, and signed Entente Cordiale with France.

Franco-Russian Alliance
- 1894- Russian and France became allies for defense from Austria-Hungary and Germany.- was a military alliance- Benefited both the Russians and France (mutual benefit) Ryan:


 * Dual Alliance**

- an alliance made in 1879 for mutual support between Austria-Hungry and Germany. This was to prevent Russian attacks. - made an oath of neutrality if European power assaulted the states.
 * -** later adapted into the triple alliance


 * Triple Alliance**

- a military treaty between Austria-Hungry, Italy, and Germany from 1882 - a promise of mutual support against France - Caused Britain and Russia to be threatened, and made them sign Triple Entente.