Are the 1820s almost all of latin america was

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.

to keep us neatruel and not get involved in any wars

he assumed control of treaty negotiations with a hostile power