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Austria becomes Austria-Hungary
The country of Austria becomes Austria-Hungary after they were defeated. During this time France also lost a battle, causing them to lose status and power to Germany. -
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Causes and Consequences of World War 1
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German unification
Germany became a whole and recognized country -
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German power rapid increase
During this span of time, Germany surpassed Great Britain's power and became the leading industrial power in Europe -
Independent Serbia
The Great Powers saw the Independence of Serbia and put Austria-Hungary in charge of the Bosnia-Herzegovina -
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The Three Emperors Alliance
This alliance was between Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany. The alliance did not last that long due to the tension between Russia and Austria-Hungary. Although the group was renewed the new German Kaiser put a stop to it by 1887 -
The Triple Alliance was formed (AKA Central Powers)
This group consisted of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary to protect the countries from France (countries in red) -
German power shift
Wilhelm II became the new kaiser, taking the German title. He wanted to gain overseas powers and expanded the Navy -
Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad complete
The railroad connecting Europe and Asia -
Russia and Japan went to war over Manchuria and Korea
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Russia and Japanese War
The War ended when the United States, with German and British support, forced a settlement -
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American Power over Latin America
In 1904, the United States announced that it would take charge in any Latin American nation that could not properly manage its affairs -
Triple Eruntent Alliance (AKA Allies)
Joining of powers between Britain, Russia, and France. -
Start of World War One
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Murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Austra-Hungarian heir of the throne was murdered. This was led by the Serbian nationalist. Many believed that this event was the start of WW1. During this time, all of Europe was at war. -
The Ottomons joined "Central Powers"
One year later, Bulgaria joins this group -
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Span of World War I
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Germany Declared War on Russia
On 08/03/1914 (three days later) Germany declared war on France -
Belgium was invaded and Great Britain declared war on germany
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Japan Declares War on Germany
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Austria conquers Serbia
One year later (1916), Austria conquers Romania -
Armenian Genocide
During this massacre, many were killed, tortured, and starved. Germany took part in this event causing other countries to reach out to help support the weak. By 1922, the 2.13 million population dropped to 387,000 due to the mass killing -
Germany Breaking Barriers
To break barriers and gain an advantage, Germany tried to smash the French forces -
Collapse of the Russian Government
In 1917, there were riots and revolts in Russia. This caused the Russian Government to Collapse causing a peace agreement (Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ) to be signed in 1918 pulling Russia out of the War The photo shows the Treaty being signed -
Americans Join In
The Americans declare war on Germany. The United States’ entry into World War I was the turning point of the war. The United States also took the lead in trying to bring the war to an early end. -
Wilfred Owen
The British poet and lieutenant dies in battle -
President Woodrow Wilson issued the Fourteen Points
14 points: list of terms to resolve the war
Included reduction of arms, free trade, no secret treaties
Wilson wanted to make peace
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Germany's Attack
the Germans launched a massive attack on the British at the Second Battle of the Somme. For the next two months, they slowly pushed the British and French forces back in heavy fighting. By June, the German army was again within artillery range of Paris. Casualties on both sides were massive. The Germans lost nearly 500,000 men. -
Germans Defeated
the American army defeated German forces at Saint Mihiel in September 1918. Then, the Americans joined British and French forces to defeat the Germans in the month-long Battle of the Argonne Forest. These defeats pushed the German army back to the border of Germany -
End of World War I
The Austrian and Ottoman empires were gone. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia were no longer major powers, and France was determined to ensure that Germany would never be one again. Their place in the world order was taken by the United States and a Japan. -
Germany Surrenders
German leaders knew that only surrender could save their nation. They signed an armistice, an agreement to stop fighting. -
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Paris Peaceful Conference
an international conference that began in Paris, France, to set the terms of the peace. Twenty-seven nations were represented. However, the conference was dominated by the leaders of the most powerful Allies In addition, the organization League of Nations had three bodies that tried to keep the peace through the countries. When the United States dropped, The League of Nations would prove powerless to keep the world at peace. -
Signing of The Treaty of Versailes
When this Treaty was signed, Germany’s size and the population decreased by about 10 percent. The Treaty of Versailles also limited Germany’s armed forces to a small navy and a small army with no offensive weapons. Finally, Germany had to pay the Allies for the damage and losses they had suffered in the war. The amount of these reparations was later set at $33 billion. The reparations payments put even greater strains on a German economy that had been nearly destroyed by the war -
Treaty of Lausanne signed
This treaty was signed with the Allies restored the peace in 1923. It also recognized Turkey’s new government and independence.
