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A dual alliance was created between Germany and Austria-Hungary. Without allies they would not be strong enough. This is an example of an alliance system. An alliance system is an agreement or promise to defend and help another country.
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Germany and Austria-Hungary joined with Italy to create the Triple Alliance. A triple alliance is a union or association between three countries or powers.
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Great Britain was worried because the German army was getting stronger. So, they made an entente or alliance with France and Russia to ensure they would not fight against them.