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The Triple Alliance
When Italy joined Germany and Austri-Hungary, this formed what was called the Triple Alliance. These neighbor countries all joined to work together. This happened in May of 1882. This protected them and and offered support from other countries that might have attacked. This ended when World War 1 started in 1914. Austria-Hungary found them selves at war with the rival alliance, The Triple Entente. -
The Triple Entente
Similar to the Triple Alliance, The Triple Entente was a rival alliance which consisted of three countries. These three countries were Russia, Britain and France. They were considered a great power. They made agreement with Portugal and Japan and got around quickly to make sure that they had the support of other countries if needed. These countries joined together after the signing of the Angalo-Russian Entente on August 31, 1907. These are important because they ignited the Great War(WW1). -
Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand, Heir to Hungarys throne, and his wife, Sophie, are assasinated by serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip
The goal of this assassination was to break off Austria-Hungrary's south-Slav provinces. The assassins and the Serbian military conspirators who were still alive after the killing of Ferdinand, were arrested, tried, convicted, and punished. This event is especially significant because this attack led to the outbreak of World War 1 just one short month later. -
Austria Hungary Declares war on Serbia
As Austria-Hungry only thought it was the proper response to the assassination, they prepared for a military invasion on Serbia. This event was important because Austria-Hungry made many demands to be followed such as stopping all anti-Austrian propaganda within Serbia and that Austria-Hungry be allowed to investigate into Archduke's killing. This event was also important because it had a chain reaction to varius wars such as, Germany vs. Russia, Germany vs. France, and Germany vs. Serbia. -
Germany declares war on France.
This event is important because in this war, allies play a huge role. Germany's allies were Austria-Hungry, Bulgaria, and Turkey. France's allies were Russia, Britain, and the United States. Each ally would have to give financial support. Sir Edward Grey send an ultimatum to Germany demanding their withdrawl for the neutral Belgium. -
Germany declares a war zone around Great Britain
According to British counts, the hunger blockade would take about 770,000 German lives. The Germans were inferior to the British Royal Navy. Germany was loosing more and more battles so they turned to their dangerous U-boat submarines. Britain declared the North Sea a military area, warning neutral countries that areas would be mined and that all ships must first put into British ports. This event is important because as a result of Britain's actions, Germany made their own blockade. -
Tsar Nicolause the 2nd takes personal control over Russia's Armies
Nicholas II ruled from 1894 until March 2, 1917. This event is significant because his reign saw Imperial Russia go from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to economic and military collapse. He and a lot of his fsmily and friends were executed in the same room by the Bolsheviks. -
The Battle of Jutland
The battle of Jutland was fought by the Royal navy's fleet. This battle was agianst the German Navy. This battle of fleets was fought near Jutland, Denmark. This was the largest naval battle. This is important because it shows what strategies were used to trap their enemies. The outcome of this battle was that the british gained dominance over the North Sea. -
Germany sends Zimmerman telegram to Mexico
Germany sent a telegram to Mexico in 1917. This was basically a question for Mexico. This was that if they wanted to go to war with the United States. But before this important telegram could even reach Mexico, it was interupted in its opath by the British. The British then translated it and leaked the information. The United States were enraged and not too happy to hear the news. This then lead to the Untied States declaration of war on Germany. -
The Bolshevics succesfully overthrow the Russian government
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin was the leading force that overthrew the russian government, This happened in what was called Bolsheviks Revolution. The Russian monarchy was already unpopular and infamous in March of 1917. The Bolshevik party, was a group that was kicked out of the monarchy but still stayed together and migrated far to prepare themselves to rise up against the Russian government. Soon everything turned for the violent and the Bolsheviks was powerful and successfully overthrew the Russians -
US President, Woodrow Wilson issues his fourteen points to peace
This statement by the United States president Woodrow Wilson said that the Great War was being fought for moral causes. These were the 14 points stated in Woodrow Wilson’s speech:
1. Reliance on open diplomacy rather than secret agreements.
2. Freedom of the seas.
3. Free trade
4. Reduce the military forces and/or weapons.
5. Readjust the colonies fairly.
6. The allowance for Russia to self-determine its own government.
7. Respect for Belgium's Integrity.
8. Restoration of French Territory
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Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
This was a separate treaty that the Soviet government was forced to sign on March 3, 1918. This treaty was reached after 6 long months of negotiations at Brest Litovsk. This was very significant because it marked the exit of the Russian Union from World War I. This treaty provided ease for the Bolsheviks who were busy fighting the Russian Civil War. The Signatories of this treaty included Bolshevik Russia on the German Empire’s side and Austria-Hungary on the Central Powers side. -
German Flying Ace, Baron Man Fred Von Richthofen is shot down
Baron Manfred Von Richthofen or more commonly known as Red Baron was a German fighter pilot during World War 1. He was considered the top ace of this war and is credited with 80 air combat victories. Baron was originally a cavalryman but was transferred to air services becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2. On April 21, 1918 while flying over Morlancourt Ridge in pursuit of a Canadian novice pilot he was seriously injured. This incident was a significant moment because it foreshadowed Ger -
The armistice between the Allies and Germany
This was a treaty between the Allies and Germany and was made on November 11, 1918 in order to end fighting between the two in the First World War. Although this was not an actual surrender the Allies considered this as a victory and the Germans considered this as a defeat. This agreement was insinuated by the German chief of staff who signed the Treaty of Brest Litovsk after he requested for a meeting with Ferdinand Foch by telegram. This treaty was finally signed on “The 11th hour of the 11th -
Treaty of Versaille
This was one of the peace treaties that ended World War I. It was signed on June 28th, 1919 exactly 5 years after the event that sparked World War I, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife. The treaty was registered by the Secretariat of the League of Nations. One of the most important and controversial requirement was for the Germans (and Austria-Hungary) to accept responsibility for causing the war. This was the most important treaty of World War one because it was the last and fina
