Question

What was the system of alliances before WW1? Which countries were included? What were the benefits of alliances?

(the triple entente etc.)

CONTEXT: WW1

Answer 1

The system of alliances was a complex network of agreement among the European powers to maintain peace, security and balance of power.

There were two main alliances:

• The Triple Entente, which consisted of Russia, Britain and France.

• The Triple Alliance, which consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, Italy (which later left) and Bulgaria.
  

These alliances assured that if one country were attacked, it had plenty of allies to depend on.