individuals who signed a contract to work for a “master” arrived in the new world and were under contract for 4-7 years. upon completion of their contract, they were provided, land, livestock, and clothing. these individuals were called

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.

a. by accepting the election of president abraham lincoln in 1860 and convincing other southern states to do the same