Question

How was France's role in the events leading to World War I different from that of Italy?

Answer 1

D. France was a member of the Triple Entente, while Italy was a member of the Triple Alliance.

The prewar alliances were as follows:

The Triple Entente:  France, Russia, and Great Britain
The Triple Alliance:  Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

When the Great War erupted, however, Italy changed sides.  On May 23, 1915, Italy declared war against Austria-Hungary and joined the war on the side of the Allies (the nations that had been the Triple Entente members).