Prewriting 1. First, think of three progressive reformers from this unit who you might want to
meet. Write two or three reasons why you'd want to meet each of them.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.

"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."

the french revolution was when many people were persecuted for disagreeing or making separate government

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