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Germany and Austria-Hungary allied, principally against Russia.
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Italy joined for prestige and colonial ambitions; they would support eachother if attacked by France
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France and Russia promised mutual help if attacked by Germany.
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Britain and France solved colonial problems in Egypt and Morocco.
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France strengthened interests in Morocco; Germany retaliated but France supported by Britain and Russia at Algercias Conference 1906; a diplomatic setback for Germany.
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Britain became involved and joined with France and Russia.
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Austria took over Bosnia-Herzegovina; Serbia, encouraged by Russia, denounced the action; Germany supported Austria but war was avoided.
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French army occupied Fez, capital of Morocco; Germany sent cruiser to Agadir; British navy alerted but compromise reached when France gave Germany interest in Congo as compensation for Morocco.
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Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece formed Balkan League and attacked Turkey; Turkey defeated and lost most European territory.
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Bulgaria, encouraged by Austria, attacked Greece and Serbia; defeated; Serbia and Greece gained territory by Treaty of Bucharest.
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Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to Austrian throne is assassinated at Sarajevo, Bosnian town, by member of Serbian secret society.
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German Kaiser and Chancellor agree to support Austria if hostilities break out. Germany give Austria a blank cheque.
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Austria sends ultimatum to Serbia; harsh terms including demand that Austrian officials be permitted to enter Serbia to suppress anti-Austrian movements; demands reply in 48 hours.
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Serbia replies and accepts most demands but will not allow entry of Austrian officials; this was not acceptable to Austria.
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German troops enter Belgium; Britain demands that Germany withdraw; Germany refuses; Britain declares war on Germany.
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