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The alliance system France, Russia, Britain, Italy, Austria-Hungary and, Germany.
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German Chancellor otto von Bismarck enjoyed good relations with most European leaders. Germany was not seen as a threat.
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The triple entente France, Briitain and, Russia
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Germany was competing with the UK to build battleship.
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The British feared an attack on their Empire.
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All the powers were competing for colonies/ territory.
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The Bristish feared Germany in Africa.
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The Austrans feared Serbia/ Russia in the Balkans.
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The black hand society is a fierce slav nationalists prepared to kill for their freedom wanted union of all slavs.
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Russia mobilised army to suport Serbia against Austria-Hungary.
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Germany told Russia to stop mobilisation, Russia refused.
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Germany declared war on Russia.
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Germany declared war on France.
