What shared experiences, intellectual currents, and cultural elements drew together british subjects on both sides of the atlantic during this period? how did these experiences, ideas, and goods serve to strengthen those bonds?

the great awakening and enlightenment drew together all british subjects with new experiences and educational opportunities for both 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.