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The Dual Alliance
Germany and Austria-Hungary make an alliance to protect themselves from Russia. -
Austro-Serbian Alliance
Austria-Hungary makes an alliance with Serbia to prevent Russia gaining control of Serbia. -
The Triple Alliance
Germany and Austria-Hungary make an alliance with Italy to stop Italy taking sides with Russia. -
Franco-Russian Alliance
Russia allied with France to protect herself from Austria-Hungary and Germany. -
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Causes of World War 1
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Entente Cordiale
This was an agreement but not a formal alliance between Britain and France. -
The Anglo-Russian Entente
Britain and Russia ended their differences with this alliance. -
The Triple Entente
This alliance between Britain, France and Russia was made because of worsening relations between Germany and Russia and Britain. -
The Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand
Princip assassinates Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand -
Austria blames Serbia
Austria blames Serbia fo rthe death of Franz Ferdinand and sent it an ultimatum. -
Austria declares war on Serbia
Austria declares war on Servia and bombs its capital, Berlgrade. -
Russain army gets ready to help Serbia defend
The Russian army got ready to help Serbia defend itself against the Austrian attack. Germany warns Russia not to help the Serbs. -
Germany declares war against on Russia
Germany declares war on Russia. It also began to move its army towards France and Belgium. -
French army gets ready for war
The french army was put on a war footing ready to fight any German invasion. -
Germany declares war on France
Germany declares war on France and invaded Belgium. Britain ordered Germany to withdraw from Belgium. -
Britain declares war on Germany
With the Germans still in Belgium, Britain declared war on Germany. -
Austria declares war on Russia
