What motivated Russia and France to form an alliance?
A. Germany had been too successful in isolating both countries diplomatically.
B. Russia wanted to strengthen its political power so it could attack Germany, and France wanted to weaken Germany's influence so it could form alliances with other countries.
C. Russia wanted the troops France could supply, and France wanted the security against Germany Russia could provide.
D. Each country feared the other would form an alliance with Germany.
Answer: A
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