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Which of the following offers the best analysis of why an alliance system emerged in Europe?(1 point)

Germany felt isolated by Russia and France.

European countries sought to maintain a balance of power.

Great Britain and Germany were engaged in a fierce naval arms race.

Italy remained neutral with the outbreak of war.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
European countries sought to maintain a balance of power.

Alliances were formed to prevent any single state from dominating Europe and to deter aggression by creating countervailing blocs (e.g., Triple Alliance vs. Triple Entente). The other choices are more specific consequences or facts rather than the broad strategic reason.