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France was defeated leading to the creation of a powerful German Empire.
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German foreign policy became more aggressive. He damaged relationships with France and Russia that helped them create an alliance.
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Created rivalries between European countries to expand territories and gain control
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Tension between countries caused by nationalism led to WWI. Nations challenged the old European superpowers.
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As militaries grew bigger, all of the countries began to eel threatened
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the Russian defeat ended their ambitions in the Far East so their government focused on Europe. This strengthened the old rivalry with Austro-Hungary.
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Provoked by Germany to create tension between France and Great Britain but it had the opposite effect. Strengthened the Triple Entente and increased British anger toward Germany.
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Defense agreements were made between countries. These would pull them into battle that would help their alliance. (Triple Entente and Triple Alliance)
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Austro-Hungary annexed Bosnia. This damaged relationships between Russia, Serbia and Austro-Hungary.
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The Turkish defeat showed the weakness of the Ottoman army and disagreements between the European powers.
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A military Alliance (Balkan League) led by Serbia, conquered and divided the Balkan territory. This worried Austro-Hungary which did not want a strong Serbia.
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The Granduke Franz Ferdinand of Austro-Hungary was assassinated
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Austro-Hungary presented an ultimatum to Serbia but with impossible demands so that they could declare war with Serbia because of the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand.