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Bismarck unifies Prussia and the German kingdoms to a single nation
Proclaimed King Wilhelm I as Kaiser -
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Wilhelm II becomes ruler at 29 years when his father dies
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Nicolas crowned Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Did not want this position, Germany and Russia did not renew their friendship treaty, wich began an enemy relationship -
Assination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Killed in Sarajevo, by the hands of the Black Hand. This is 1st event leading up to WWI -
Kaiser William II promised German support to Austria-Hungary
He promised to give them help against Serbia -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
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Russia announces the use of her army in Serbia's defense
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Germany declares war on Russia
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Germany declares war on France
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Battle of Liege
Germany invades Belgium, beginning the war
