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Disraeli climbed to the top of "greasy pole."
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Formed the constitutional Compromise (Ausgleich) of 1867, Austria-Hungary was a dual monarchy that fell under one ruler.
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Last war of German Unification - Alsace Lorraine captured.
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With the unification of Germany, Bismarck is named chancelor and raised to power
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Europe has a "new giant in its midst." Now Germany is the most powerful nation in Europe.
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Because Germany seizes Alsace-Lorraine, a french territory, during the war, and will not give it back after, there is much tension between France and Germany.
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Tied Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary
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If Austria-Hungary was attacked, Germany would fight. Particularly if attacked by Russia or if Russia aids someone in an attack against them. Vice versa. Neither would help if the other was the attacker. Part of Bismarck's complex web of alliances.
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Alliance established by Bismarck to keep peace. Say Germany and A-H will help Italy if they are attacked by France. And all vice versa.
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Removed from office because the Kaiser was worried Bismarck seemed more powerful than himself.
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If Germany attacks France, Russia will fight. If Germany fights Russia, France will fight.
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Agreement to set aside differences in Africa. Settled colonial differences b/t the British and the French.
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Russia lost - fight for Manchuria
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Was a response to the Triple Alliance. Magnified the possible severity of the possible war -- if war broke out it would be two fronted.
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alliance of Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, and Montenegro
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Pitted Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, and Montenegro against Ottoman Empire.
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Bulgaria was defeated by the combined forces of Serbia, Greece, and Romania
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Frans Ferdinand, wife, and kid assasinated by a Serbian radical.
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Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia after the death of Franz Ferdinand. Though Serbia submitted, Austria-Hungary attacked.
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