Colonialism played a big role in creating the alliances during World War I. It made countries compete for colonies, which caused a lot of distrust and anger between them. This tension really impacted how these nations worked together.

The Triple Entente was made up of France, Russia, and Britain. They came together because they felt threatened by the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. These groups were formed because each country wanted to feel safe from the others and protect their colonies. Colonies were important because they provided resources, markets, and strategic benefits.

• France was worried about Germany getting stronger and expanding its colonies in Africa. This pushed them to team up with Russia and Britain for safety.
• Britain, with its huge empire, wanted to stop Germany from becoming too powerful, especially after conflicts in Morocco showed how tense things were getting.
• Russia wanted to look after its interests in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, where Germany and Austria-Hungary were seen as threats.

On the other hand, the Triple Alliance formed because these countries wanted to defend each other against the Triple Entente’s growth. Germany wanted to strengthen its position because it felt isolated.

All these colonial goals mixed with strong national pride created a complicated situation. Many people believed that having more colonies meant having more power, so keeping their empires was very important to these nations.

In the end, colonialism not only helped shape the alliances of World War I but also added to the conflicts that started. Countries felt they had to fight to protect their colonies and all that they had worked for.