International Relations before World War One

Task 1
▪ As you progress through the simulation at www.activehistory.co.uk, fill in the cells of this table with details of key events that show the changing relationships between the countries.
▪ Evidence of friendship between countries goes in the blue (light) cells. 
▪ Evidence of tension between countries esgo in the red (darker) cells.

	Austria	Britain	France	Germany	Russia	
Austria						
Britain						
France						
Germany						
Russia						

Key
	= Tension between countries.	
	= Friendship between countries.	

Task 2
▪ When you reach the end of the simulation, use your completed table to answer these questions.

1. Who were the members of the "Triple Alliance"?
2. Who were the members of the "Triple Entente"?
3. Which two countries were the closest friends?
4. Which two countries were the greatest enemies?
5. Which country do you think was most responsible for World War One? Explain your answer carefully.