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The Alliance system

Oct 31, 1882

The alliance system France, Russia, Britain, Italy, Austria-Hungary and, Germany.

Germany Chancellor Otto von Bismarck

Apr 20, 1890

German Chancellor otto von Bismarck enjoyed good relations with most European leaders. Germany was not seen as a threat.

The Triple Entente

Mar 9, 1907

The triple entente France, Briitain and, Russia

Militarism

Jan 10, 1908

Germany was competing with the UK to build battleship.

Militarism

Jan 12, 1908

The British feared an attack on their Empire.

Imperialism

Sep 28, 1910

All the powers were competing for colonies/ territory.

Imperialism

Sep 29, 1910

The Bristish feared Germany in Africa.

Imperialism

Oct 2, 1910

The Austrans feared Serbia/ Russia in the Balkans.

The Black Hand Society

Jul 23, 1914

The black hand society is a fierce slav nationalists prepared to kill for their freedom wanted union of all slavs.

World War 1 wars

Jul 29, 1914

Russia mobilised army to suport Serbia against Austria-Hungary.

World War 1 wars

Jul 31, 1914

Germany told Russia to stop mobilisation, Russia refused.

World War 1 wars

Aug 1, 1915

Germany declared war on Russia.

World War 1 wars

Aug 3, 1915

Germany declared war on France.