India? this would possibly be your answer.
Columbus called the native americans indians because he though that he was in India. originally, Columbus wanted to fond a new way to travel to India, China, and Japan so that they could easily transport silk and spices.
Germany worried about the alliance between France and Russia, for if they declared war on either one of them, they would have to fight a war in 2 fronts, and usually, when fighting a war in 2 fronts, your troops and supplies are strained, and you cannot use your full force on either side
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