Which three nations comprised the Triple Alliance at its formation in 1882?
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Correct answer: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
The Triple Alliance was a defensive pact initiated by Otto von Bismarck to isolate France. It remained a core component of European diplomacy until Italy chose not to honor the agreement at the start of World War I.
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