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The Triple Alliance was formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
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France and Russia formed a military alliance
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The Triple Entente was formed between France, Great Britain, and Russia.
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From 1908 to 1913 Austria-Hungary and Russia rivaled each other for influence over the Balkans
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European states were angry with one another and eager for revenge
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By now the European armies had doubled in size.
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Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
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Czar Nicholas II ordered partial mobilization of the Russian army against Austria-Hungary
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The entire Russian Army was mobilized against Serbia, knowing that Germany would consider this order an act of war
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Germany declared war on Russia
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Germany declared war on France
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Great Britain declared war on Germany
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All of the great powers of Europe were at war
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Irish opposed British rule and acheived independence.
