Triple Alliance Facts for Kids

The Triple Alliance usually refers to a group of three countries or organizations that join together for a common goal. This goal is often about military support or working together in politics.

Throughout history, there have been several important Triple Alliances:

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Famous Triple Alliances

Aztec Triple Alliance (1428–1521)

This alliance was formed by three powerful city-states in ancient Mexico: Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan. They worked together to conquer other areas and create a large empire. This alliance was very important in the history of the Aztec Empire before the arrival of Europeans.

Triple Alliance of 1882

This was a secret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was signed in 1882 and was one of the main alliances in Europe before World War I. The countries promised to help each other if they were attacked.

Triple Alliance (1914) of British Trade Unions

This was an agreement between three large workers' unions in Great Britain just before World War I. The unions were the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, the National Transport Workers' Federation, and the National Union of Railwaymen. They aimed to support each other in workers' rights and strikes.

Paraguayan War (1864–1870)

Also known as the War of the Triple Alliance, this was a major conflict in South America. It involved Paraguay fighting against an alliance of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. It was one of the deadliest wars in South American history.

Other Historical Alliances

Triple Alliance (1596): An agreement between England, France, and the Dutch Republic to oppose Spain.
Triple Alliance (1668): Formed by England, the Dutch Republic, and Sweden to stop France from expanding its territory.
Triple Alliance (1717): An alliance between Great Britain, the Dutch Republic, and France.
Triple Alliance (1788): An agreement between Great Britain, the Dutch Republic, and Prussia.

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