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Otto von Bismarck seeks to expand North Germany's power and influence, thus leading to the unification of several independent German states under North Germany. Uses the unification to defeat Austrian Empire and France.
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Simultaneously, Austria-Hungary is put in charge of Bosnia-Herzegovina—a multi-ethnic region of Croats, Turks, and Serbs on Serbia’s border. Russia becomes Serbian protector.
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Germany forms alliance with Russia and Austria-Hungary
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Germany forms an alliance with Italy and Austria-Hungary. Many alliances that exclude France weaken France, depriving them of allies.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II seeks to expand German empire overseas
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The French also provided money and other assistance to help Russia build railroads and modernize its army
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The first of its kind to link Europe and Asia, while fueling Russia's desire to expand trade, landholding, and influence in East Asia. -
The United States announces it will (for financial capitalistic reasons) take control of Latin American countries if they are unstable, in order to ensure profits are made
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Port Arthur in Manchuria was the site of the longest and most violent battle of the Russo-Japanese War. Japan emerged victorious but neither power was happy with the ultimate outcome of the war -
Russia’s move on Manchuria brought conflict with Japan, which also desired the resource-rich region. Two countries war over Manchuria and Korea. Japan wins, and Russia is damaged by in 1915. The United States, with German and British support, forced a settlement. Manchuria goes to China, while Japan controls Korea
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The Great Powers, consisting of Russia, Prussia (Germany), Austria, Great Britain, and France, are in rival alliances. If one conflict arose, the others would be roped in by alliances
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With Russian support, Serbia is completely independent of Ottoman Empire and is demomlished
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With Russian support, Ottoman lands among the Balkan nations is separated. Serbia doubled in size as a result
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In November, the Ottoman Empire, Germany, and Austria-Hungary form what the Central Powers. They were joined by Serbia’s Balkan rival, Bulgaria
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Due to Serbian nationalism, Austria-Hungarian heir is assassinated and due to alliances across Europe, WW1 breaks out
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An international conflict that almost every nation in Europe took part in
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Even after negotiations and agreements are made with Serbia due to the murder of Franz Ferdinand, war is declared anyways
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Due to the alliance and pledged-protection Russia has with Serbia, Russia readies their army for Hungary-Austrian attack due to the declaring war
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Germany, with an alliance with Austria-Hungary, demands that Russia does not mobilize in order to protect Austria-Hungary. They are given 24 hours
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Germany demands that France pledge neutrality in the event of war between Germany and Russia
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After Russia fails to halt mobilization, they declare war.
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Belgium denies German entry through their borders, so Germany attacks Belgium. As a result, Britain declared war later in the day
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Britain, France, and Russia are joined by their allies and Italy together to fight in WW1
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A stalemate for the majority of WW1, the Western Front consisting of the border between Germany, Belgium, and France, leads to little to no ground-made but many lives lost.
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Artillery, heavy guns capable of powerful destruction, become widely used along with airplanes, both for mayhem and spying. -
Treaty of Versailles marks official end of WW1, with Germany facing financial, military, and political repercussions for transgressions, which eventually leads to WW2.