Which countries belonged to the Allied Powers at the outbreak of World War I?

Question

A.
Austria-Hungary and Germany
B.
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy
C.
France, Great Britain, and Russia
D.
France, United States, and Russia


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is C. France, Great Britain, and Russia. These countries were part of the Allied Powers at the outbreak of World War I. Austria-Hungary and Germany were part of the Central Powers. Italy was initially part of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary but joined the Allies later in the war. The United States joined the Allies later in the conflict, not at the outbreak.