The Causes of World War 1

By Deanndra

  • The Austria-Hungary Empire Was Created

    The Austria-Hungary Empire Was Created
    Before 1867 a there was a dual monarchy that ruled over the two countries. After 1867 the two contries were ruled by one single monarch.

  • German Empire is Created

    German Empire is Created
    Bismarck help a ceremony in The Hall of Mirrors and proclaimed that Germany was now an empire.

  • The Dual Alliance was formed

    The Dual Alliance was formed
    Otto Von Bismarck created an alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary.

  • The Triple Alliance was formed.

    The Triple Alliance was formed.
    Italy joined the dual alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary.

  • Serbia gained independance from Austria

    Serbia gained independance from Austria

  • Russia and France are Allied

    Russia and France are Allied

  • Morocco

    Morocco
    France and Germany bickered about who would control Morocco, land in northern Africa.

  • The Triple Entente is Formed

    The Triple Entente is Formed
    Russia, Britian, and France are allied. They created the alliance in fear of Germany.

  • Archduke Ferdinand dies

    Archduke Ferdinand dies
    He and his wife were killed by Serbians against Austria.

  • Austria declares war against Serbia

    Austria was not happy about Archduke Ferinand so they declared war.

  • Germany declares war on Russia and France

    Germany declares war on Russia and France
    In reaction to the war against Serbia and Austria, Germany, Russia, and Frace went to battle the opposing alliances to protect their allies causing more war.