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In 1879, the alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary was formed. This is significant because this means whenever either one was being attacked, the other would help support. This is the first form of an alliance system where one country would support the other country when in need.
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Before the Triple Alliance was formed, Bismarck already formed the Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. Three years after in 1882, Italy decided to join in with the two other countries forming the Triple Alliance. This is significant because now the three groups would work together to defend each other.
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In 1890, Kaiser Wilhelm II became the ruler of Germany, and he forced Bishmarck to resign. Kaiser Wihelm II did not want to share his power instead he wanted more. Kaiser Wilhelm II is an example of nationalism because, nationalism is the feeling of superiority over other countries. Later on, Wilhelm let his nation’s treaty with Russia fail. This event is significant because the alliance between Germany and Russia fell and later on Russia made other alliances.
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In 1890 when German let the treaty between Russian and them lapse, Russian responded by creating a defensive military alliance with France. With the alliance between Russia and France, Russia would be supported by France if Germany decides to attack Russia.
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In 1905 and again in 1911, Germany and France nearly fought over who would control Morocco, in Northern Africa. Most of Europe suported France, so Germany backed down. This event is significant because it shows how imperialis,expanding an empire by taking over weaker countries, to competition and conflict between European countries.
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In 1907, when British found out that Germany was having a tremendous shipbuilding program to make their naval army equal to British's fleet.
In response, the British formed an entente/alliance with France and Russia creating the Triple Entente.
When the Germans were having a shipbuilding program, that is an example of imperialism because that is increasing the power of the country through military force.
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In 1908, Austria annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina. This happened because tension between Serbia and Austria steadily increased and the Serbs continuously vowed to take Bosnia and Herzegovina away from Austria.
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By 1914, everyone created a military army. The policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war
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On June 28, 1914, Archduke Ferdinand and his wife was shot point-blank range while driving to Sarajevo, Bosnia. The fact that makes this event significant is that the killer was a Serbian, Austria used this excuse to punish Serbia.
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World War 1 begins with Austria and Russia attacking each other. This is significant because this led to many other battles that took place in World War I.
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In 1914, the Austrians and the Serbs were battling consistently. Russia was allies with Serbia and knowing that Germany was allies with Austria, the Russians decided to send troops to help Serbia and declared war against the Germans on August 1, 1914. This is significant because this is brings more battles among groups.
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On August 4, 1914, Britain declares war on Germany. This event is significant because this brings much of Europe now locked in battle because there were other battles taking place.
