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The triple alliance (central powers) consist of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. The name came from the location of the countries because they are located in central Europe. It was formed in 1882.
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The Triple Entente is an alliance with Great Britain, France, and Russia. It helped to strengthen their armies and increase their chances of winning the World War.
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Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were murdered by a 19 yr old named Gavrilo Princip. They were assassinated in the Bosnian city.
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The battle began on Sept. 6th and lasted through the 12th. The battle was between Germany and France.Neither side one because they had to dig trenches.
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On May 7th, 1915 a German U-boat sunk the British passenger boat known as the Lusitania. The sinking of this boat also had a major affect on America and outraged some americans.
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The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I. The battle started on Febuary 21st and ended on December 16th. It was fought between Germany and French.
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President Wilson asked Congress for a Declaration of war against germany to " make the world safe for democracy." On April 4th, Congress granted this.
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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk brought an end to the War between Russia and Germany in 1918. Russia had to negotiate a peace treaty by itself because none of the other allies showed up for discussion.
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The second battle of the Marne began july 15th and lasted through August 5th. The second battle of the Marne was an important allied victory.
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As the british, french, and American armies advanced, the central powers began to collapse. Turkey signed an Armistice at the end of October and Austria-Hungary followed on November 3rd.
