Question

Even though Great Britain was at odds with France over the situation involving the Suez Canal, why did it side with France as World War I began?

France had returned the canal to England before the war.
England believed France had a better chance of winning the war.
France was better prepared militarily for a major war.
Germany had tried to build a bigger fleet of ships than England.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

England believed France had a better chance of winning the war.