The Dual Alliance was formed in 1879. It consisted of Austria-Hungary and Germany. Bismarck wanted to protect Austria-Hungary from possible Russian attacks which would eventually occur because Russia attacked Turkey. Germany needed Austria-Hungary as an allie because if ever Austria-Hungary fell under the control of Russia , the Russians would attack the Germans next. Germany used the alliance as a defensive method to their advantage. Two years later the Germans and Austro-Hungarians realized that Russia wouldn’t attack them if they let Russia join their Alliance. The alliances were partially created by nationalism. They were trying to protect their nationalistic interests. Most of the European countries allied with one another to have a sense of security. A country hoped that the alliances formed would discourage any enemy

There was a great increase of nationalism developing. Nationalism swept across the continent, which was responsible for the the first World War. Nationalism involved all those who shared a common language , history and culture. The goals of each of the nations got into the conflict with the views of others, which led to the threat of war. Nationalism promoted the expansion of pre-existing armies and building up military power to obtain their goals by force.

The Versailles Treaty with Germany was just one of 5 treaties negotiated by the Allies. The western powers signed separate peace treaties in 1919 and 1920 with each of the other defeated nations: Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.

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