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Settlement of the Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna took place between november 1814 and june 1815. It was intended to resolve the many issues from the french revolutionarry wars, the napoleonic wars, and the breaking apart of the holy roman empire. -
Franco-Prussian War
France declared war on Prussia on july 19, 1870. -
Unification of Italy
There were strong nationalist movements and revolutions which led to the Unification of Italy. The Capture of Rome was the final event which led to the Unification of Italy. -
Unification of Germany
Princes of the German states came together to declare Wilhelm of Prussia as Emperor Wilhelm of the German Empire after the french surrendered in the Franco-Prussian war. -
Triple Alliance is Formed
Military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Lasted from 1882, until the start of WW1 in 1914. They promised to support eachother. No exact date available. -
Berlin Conference
The berlin conference set rules for european colonization and trade in Africa. -
Russia and Austria-Hungary Become Suspicious of Eachother
Russia and Austria-Hungary became suspicious of eachother because of conflicts in the Balkans. No exact date available. -
British Decision
The British decided that for them to keep naval superiority if there was war, they would have to have a navy 2.5 times as big as the second largest navy. No exact date available. -
Bismarck fired
Bismarck fired by Kaiser William II because bismarck was trying to dominate the emperor and keep his power. -
Franco-Russian Entente
Franco-Russian Entente was formed. -
Formal Franco-Russian Alliance
Franco-Russian entente became a formal alliance. It was formed to counteract the Triple Alliance. No exact date available. -
First Hague Conference
The conference determined the laws of war and war crimes. They all agreed on july 29th of the laws and war crimes. The first conference focused on disarmament. -
The First Pan-African Conference
The Conference was to grant colonies in Africa and the west Indies to rule themselves. -
Russo-Japenese War
It was known as the first great war of the 20th century. Both Russia and Japan wanted possession of Manchuria and Korea. -
Britain and France Sign Entente Cordiale
Agreed to be involved in any future conflict involving France. No exact date available. -
Triple Entente of France, Britain and Russia counter the Triple Alliance
France Britain and Russia counteract the Triple Alliance of Germany Italy and Austria-Hungary. -
Second Hague Conference
The second Hague conference was based on collection of debts, rules of war, and the role of neutral countries in a conflict. -
Britain and Russia sign Anglo-Russian Convention
If there were any conflicts with Russia, Britian would become involved aswell. -
Austrian-Hungarian Annexation of the former Turkish province of Bosnia
The Turkish revolution in 1908 offered a great opportunity for Austria-Hungary to annex the province of Bosnia from Turkey. -
The Great Serbian Movement
The Great Serbian Movement wanted to have Slavie-Bosnia, so Serbia threatned war on Austria-Hungary. No exact date available. -
Two Alliances
Russia supported Serbia and Germany supported Austria-Hungary and threatned war on Russia due to conflict over Serbia. -
World War 1 Postponed
The beginning of World War 1 was postponed because Russia backed down, but relationships between Austria-Hungary and Serbia were hurt severely. No exact date available. -
Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassinated in Sarajevo
Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia, by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip, who was with an organization known as The Black Hand. -
Defining Moment For Austria-Hungary
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
Austria-Hungary Declared War on Serbia
On july 28th 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. On the 29th, Russia put some militaries out against Austria-Hungary, which went to full military. -
Germany Threatned Russia
If Russia did not stop its preparations, Germany threatned war. -
Germany Declared War On Russia
Russia did not stop its preparations, so Germany declared war on Russia. -
Official Annoucement of War In Berlin
After much discussion, the annoucement was given that World War 1 had Begun. -
Defining Moment For France
France were invaded by Germany in 1914. -
Canada Enters the War
Canada is automatically involved in the war when Britain becomes involved as the two countries are allies. -
Germany Invade Belgium, Luxembourg, and France
Germany Invaded and declared war on France because they wanted to eliminate the french army, then attack russia. They invaded Belgium and Luxembourg because there were french troops there. -
Britain Declare War On Germany
Germany did not leave Belgium, so Britain declared war against the Germans. -
Canada's Economy During WW1
During WW1, Canada's economy was very bad. More than 50,000 people lost their jobs. -
Defining Moment For Russia
The russian empire collapsed in march 1917. -
Defining Moment For Germany
The United States army invaded trenchs and the German's agreed to cease fire. No exact date available. -
Defining Event For Britain
Britain won the war during series of attacks in1918 after Germany agreed to cease fire. -
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed at the end of WW1. It ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed exactly 5 years after Archduke Ferdinand was killed. -
Creation of the League of Nations
Intergovernmental organization made because of the Paris Peace Conference that terminated World War 1. It was the first international orginization whose main goal was to preserve world peace. No exact date available. -
The German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman Empires ceased to exist.
All of these empires were dismantled. No exact dates available. -
Germany During Inter War Years (1919-1939)
Germany were disarmed, gave up territory, and paid heavy money to certain countries. No exact dates available. -
Allied Victors
The Allied Victors reshapped the maps of europe with new borders and countries. it was determined who was guilty of the war and put big financial bills on Germany. They also took away the colonies of the central powers. No exact dates available. -
August 23rd 1929 Hitler Makes Deal
Hitler makes a deal with Stalin and they become allies. -
September 1st 1929 Germany invades Poland
On September 1st, 1929, a week after Hitler become allies with Stalin, Germany invades Poland. -
Sept 27th 1929 Germany concurs Poland
On September 27th, 1929, Germany concured Poland. -
Summer 1939, Hitler decides to Invade Poland
Hitler decides to invade Poland. -
May 10th 1940 Germany Invades
By May 10th 1940, Germany invades France, Belgium, Holland, and Luxemburg, and they had already destroyed Denmark and Norway. -
Sep 1940 to May 1941 Damage
Between September 1940 to May 1941 40000 people were killed and 2 million homes were destroyed. -
November 12th 1940 Bombing
During October-November 1940, London was bombed severely. -
Spring 1941 - German plans of invasion postponed
Germany postponed its plans of invasion because Hitler wanted to invade the Soviet Union instead. -
Spring 1941 - Hilter Breaks Deal with Stalin
Because Hitler decided to invade the Soviet Union, the deal because Stalin and Hitler was broken. -
June 21 1941 - German Invasion
On June 21st 1941, Adolf Gertz heard that German troops crossed the boarder into the Soviet Union. -
August 1941, Hitler visits the Eastern Front
During August of 1941, Hitler visited the Eastern Front. -
Dec 1941 - German Troubles
By December 1941, Germany had still not taken over Moscow, Russia. -
December 7th 1941 - USA enters the war
On December 7th 1941, it was annouced that the United States would be entering the war, making it officially a worldwide event. -
Summer of 1942, 26500 people taken from Warsaw
In the summer of 1942, 26500 people were taken from Warsaw and placed into camps. -
Autumn 1942 , Hitler orders no surrender
Hilter ordered that his men do not surrender and continue to invade countries. -
Summer 1943 , Red Army Gains Momentum
Tank battles gave momentum to the Red Army to push the Germans back. -
Japan Surrenders
On August 15th 1945, Japan surrenders to officially end World War 2.
