Why did Germany form the Triple Alliance in 1882? to weaken Britain and ensure it had no allies
to weaken France and ensure it had no allies
to protect itself from attacks by the Ottomans
to protect itself from attacks by Russia

Why did the treaty of paris strain the american alliance with the french? 1.the french had expected to control the negotiations. 2.the french were upset with the generous boundaries granted to the united states. 3.the french lost many of their colonies in the negotiations. 4. the french had supported the british throughout the war.