Events That Lead to World War I

By laurasolanoq
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    Otto von Bismarck unified Germany

    Between 1864 amd 1871 Prussia's blood-and-iron chancellor, Otto von Bismarck used war to unifry Germany.
  • The Dual Aliiance was created

    The Dual Aliiance was created

    This alliance was created by Bismarck, and it was between Germany and Austria-Hungary
  • Alliance between Russia and Germany

    Alliance between Russia and Germany

    Bismarck took another ally form France... Russia

  • The Triple Alliance was formed.

    Italy joined Germany and Austria-Hungary forming the Triple Alliance.
  • Germany's foreign policy changed dramatically

    Germany's foreign policy changed dramatically

    Kaiser Wilhelm II forced Bismarck to resign.
  • Treaty with Russian ended

    Treaty with Russian ended

    Wilhelm let the alliance with Russia lapse
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    Alliance between Russia and France

    After Germany let the alliances with Russia lapse, Russia responded by creating and alliance with France from 1892 to 1894
  • Triple Entente was formed

    Triple Entente was formed

    Britain worried by Wilhelm alliances and shipbuilding program, formed the Triple Entente with France and Russia