The strong economy, large population and powerful armed forces of Germany<span>seemed to be capable of dominating Europe. As a result, Britain began to support Russia and France. Britain joined the </span>Triple Entente<span>. Despite being part of the </span>Triple Entente<span>, Britain was not committed to going to war in 1914.</span>
The trade route to Byzantium is what led to all the others.
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~Davinia.
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean sea that is a part of the French territory. Hope this helps!!