Why did Germany form the Triple Alliance in 1882? to weaken Britain and ensure it had no allies to weaken Fran

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Why did Germany form the Triple Alliance in 1882?

to weaken Britain and ensure it had no allies
to weaken France and ensure it had no allies
to protect itself from attacks by the Ottomans
to protect itself from attacks by Russia

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to weaken France and ensure it had no allies

Bismarck's aim was to diplomatically isolate France after the 1871 defeat (Alsace‑Lorraine) so it could not form alliances for revenge. The 1882 Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria‑Hungary, Italy) provided mutual defense against French aggression and kept France without strong continental partners (Italy joined partly because of its own rivalry with France).

Why did Germany form the Triple Alliance in 1882?

to weaken Britain and ensure it had no allies
to weaken France and ensure it had no allies
to protect itself from attacks by the Ottomans
to protect itself from attacks by Russia

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Why did Germany form the Triple Alliance in 1882? to weaken Britain and ensure it had no allies to weaken France and ensure it had no allies to protect itself from attacks by the Ottomans to protect itself from attacks by Russia

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Why did Germany form the Triple Alliance in 1882?

to weaken Britain and ensure it had no allies
to weaken France and ensure it had no allies
to protect itself from attacks by the Ottomans
to protect itself from attacks by Russia