All of the following were characteristics of the american identity that are believed to have developed as pioneers moved westward except a. simplicity. b. pessimism. c. self-reliance. d. determination.

I believe the correct answer would be B.

i think they came to washington to protest

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.