Question

Which of the following countries withdrew from the Triple Alliance during the First World War?
A) Austria
B) Italy
C) Germany
D) Turkey

Answer 1

Hint: Before the establishment of the Triple Alliance, there was an alliance known as the Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. Later, the Dual Alliance was joined by Italy, who, after losing the war to France, sought military assistance, contributing to the creation of the Triple Alliance.

Complete answer:
Triple Alliance is a secret agreement between 3 European nations (currently four) formed on May 20th 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. The alliance was formed to isolate France and provide mutual assurance in the event of an assault by the above-mentioned nation. The treaty specified that, if invaded by France, Germany and Austria-Hungary would support Italy and, in exchange, Italy would do the same for Germany and would remain neutral if Russia attacked Austria-Hungary.
The then Prussian Prime Minister and German Chancellor, Otto Von Bismarck, arranged and led the Triple Alliance. He saw this alliance as a way to prevent the German Empire, which was established in 1871, from being isolated.In 1883, Romania joined the alliance, forming a strong Central European bloc. Later, an unsuccessful attempt was made in 1891 to bring Britain into the alliance.
After the start of World War 1, which Italy joined against Germany and Austria-Hungary, which were at war with Triple Entente, the coalition came to an end in 1914. The Triple Entente was an informal coalition between the French, Great Britain and the Russian Empire.

Note: The partnership was renewed twice, first in 1887 and then in 1902. Only in 1902 did Italy enter into a similar secret agreement with France, agreeing to remain neutral in the event of any attack.