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Austria-Hungary Takes Control of Bosnia
Bosnia was under the control of the Ottoman Empire.
Austria invaded Bosnia because they felt pressured to do so by other surrounding countries. -
The Triple Alliance is Formed
Formed between Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary.
It was formed to match the Triple Entente. -
Triple Entente is formed
It was formed between Russia, Britian, and France to match Germany's allience with Austria-Hungary and Italy.
These countries felt like they were pressured into making this trio because of safety issues. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Assassinated in Sarajevo
Him and his wife were both assinated.
The murderers were eventually convicted and punished. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
Austria-Hungary declares war because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife.
The Austria-Hungary army invaded Serbia and wiped out all propaganda. -
Germany Invaded Belgium
Belgium army put up resistance at first but was brutally outnumbered by German forces.
Germans were looked upon as the bad guys of the world because it seemed as if they trampled the rights of Belgium -
A German U-Boat Sinks the Lusitania
The attack killed 1,924 people including 114 Americans.
Within two years of this incident, America declared war. -
The First Battle of the Somme Begins
Battle between French and German.
Battle outcome was indecisive but the German army did withdraw.
Located on the Somme River in France. -
The Zimmerman Note is Discovered
Proposal from the Germans to Mexico to make war on the United States.
The telegram was intercepted by the British.
This was the last straw for the Americans in joining the World War. -
The United States Declares War on Germany
The Zimmerman telegram put the United States over the top and made them declare war on Germany.
President Wilson felt as if he needed to declare war on Germany because make the world safe for democracy.
