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1(a) Why Britain abandoned the policy of splendid isolation - Britain had the desire to control Russian expansion in the Balkans. - Arms race with Germany and other powers. - German gunboat diplomacy - Division of Europe into two hostile camps hinted the vulnerability of Britain. - The Fashoda incident of 1898 [5] (b) Formation of triple entente - In 1904 Britain and France signed the entente-cordiale - This was meant to solve colonial differences between them over Egypt and Morrocco - Britain and Russia also ironed out their differences over Persia, Tibet and Afghanistan - The support given by Russia to France and Britain at Algeciras Conference in 1906 drew them together - This alliance was meant to counter the triple alliance - Collectively, France, Britain and Russia now comprised the triple Entente Terms of this Treaty - They agreed to divide Persia [Iran] into three spheres of influence. - The Northern sphere including Tehran was to be under Russian influence. - The Southern sphere was to be under British influence. - Tibet which was of interest to both was declared to be neutral. - They agreed that neither of them would interfere in Tibet's internal affairs. - China's sovereignty was to be recognised. - A complete balance of power was struck . [12] (c) How triple entente worsened relations - It created a rift between it and triple alliance - The two camps increased strength year after year. - The alliances operated to convert a local quarrel into a general war. Other factors - Naval race - Balkan issues - Moroccan crises [8] 2 (a) methods of fighting during WW1 - Air strikes - U-boats - Trench warfare - Poisonous gas - Tanks [5] (b) American entrance into the war America joined the war because of: - The sinking of Lusitania ship by Germany - Sinking of the Sussex by Germany which Americans - The Zimmerman telegram to Mexico - Germany propaganda in USA - Appeal by allied powers 1