Remember the main reasons European nations began preparing for World War I. In a fight there are usually 3 sides. The two sides fighting each other and a third group who is trying to avoid the fight all together. To better understand World War I, we need to understand who was on each side.

Explore the map below by clicking on the names of the countries.

Use the map and what you have learned about which countries were allied (friendly) to help you complete the chart that follows. Whose side the United States will be on once it finally decides to get involved in this fight?