The 'Entente'
History: KS3, topic 16.1.4
The 'Triple Entente'
The 'Cordiale Entente' was an informal agreement between Great Britain and France. Russia later joined in 1907 and the Cordiale Entente became the Triple Entente.
Ententes and alliances
- An entente is a friendly understanding or informal alliance.
- An alliance is a more formal agreement between countries that benefits them both.
The 'Entente Cordiale'
- In April 1904, the ‘Entente Cordiale’ was signed by Great Britain and France.
- The two countries agreed not to argue over colonies.
- Military discussions began in 1906.
The Triple Entente
- The 'Entente Cordiale' developed into the Triple Entente in 1907.
- This allied Great Britain, France and Russia together.
- This showed that Germany's efforts to isolate France had not succeeded.
- Europe was now divided into two separate groups.
Test yourself on The 'Entente'
What were the results of alliances in Europe?
Which country was a member of the 'Entente Cordiale'?
What are the features of the Entente Cordiale?
Which country joined France and Britain in the 'Triple Entente'?