Question

In 1902, 'X' allied with 'Y' owing to its hostility towards France which in turn created hostility towards Russia.
The Alliance between 'X' and 'Y' shook France. France tried to seek an alliance with 'Y' to resolve colonial disputes over Morocco and Egypt.

Find out 'X' and 'Y'

• A. X- Africa, Y- Britian
• B. X- Japan, Y- Britian
• C. X- China, Y- Japan
• D. X- Portugal, Y- Italy

Answer 1

The correct option is B X- Japan, Y- Britian

In 1902, Japan allied with Britain owing to its hostility towards France which in turn created hostility towards Russia.
The alliance between Japan and Britain shook France. She tried to seek an alliance with Britain to resolve colonial disputes over Morocco and Egypt.
Thus, in 1904, Entente Cordiale, an Anglo-French political agreement, was signed by settling a number of controversial matters.
After the French got a free hand over Morocco, France agreed to acknowledge the British occupation of Egypt.