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Prussia declared war on Austria
The territories were the cause of this war. The war was known as "The Seven Weeks War" or the Austro-Prussian War -
France declared war on Prussia
This war was called Franco-Prussian and it lasted about almost 1 year -
Third Republic was created in Paris, France
Defended the French people and the city of Paris -
The city of Paris had to surrender
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The Three Emperors League was formed
The countries that the emperors were from were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
Russia- Tsar Alexender II
Germany- Kaiser Wilhelm I
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Russia dropped out of the League of Three Emperors alliance and formed an Dual Alliance w/Austria-Hungary
This alliance was formed b/c just in case anyone had gotten in a war -
The Dual Alliance became the Triple Alliance after Italy joined the mix
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Germany wanted to make a Reinsurance Treaty w/ Russia for the war
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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand started the domino effect for events leading up the start of WWI
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The battle of Mons was the first major battle of of WWI
