Compare and contrast Lenin's idealistic vision of a socialist state with the reality of communism in the new Soviet Union.

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.

the main concern with the first draft of the articles of confederation was too much power in the state governments.

agree with wilson that weakening the treaty would threaten world peace.