The only U. S. state to call its political subdivisions "parishes" is Minnesota
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The only U.S. state to call its political subdivisions "parishes" is Louisiana

it was the first amendment

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.