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The Triple Alliance Is Formed
-Military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
-Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack -
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World War I
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The Triple Entente Is Formed
-An alliance betwene Britain, France, and Russia
-At the start of World War I, all members entered as Allies -
Austria-Hungary Takes Control of Bosnia
-The annexation led to problems between the Dual Monarchy and Turkey
-It almost ended a general European war -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Assassinated in Sarajevo
-He wasn't like when he beacme Emperor because he wanted to make changes.
-Escaped the first attempt at assassination, but the next attempt he was shot in the neck and died. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
-It was the start of World War I
-Began in Europe but quickly spread throughout the whole world -
Germany Invades Belgium
-It was part of the Sclieffen Plan
-They planned to outflank the French army -
A German U-Boat Sinks the Lusitania
-Took voyage during the outbreak of World War I
-It was hit and 1,198 passengers died of the 1,959 who were on board. -
The First Battle of the Somme Begins
-It was the battle that showed the horrors of World War I
-The battle had a huge effect on the overall casualty numbers -
The Zimmerman Note Is Discovered
-Telegram from Germany to Mexico discussing to make war against the U.S.
-Main cause for the U.S. to declare war -
The United States Declared War On Germany
-Declared war because of the Zimmerman Note and the bombing of the Lusitania
-President Woodrow Wilson was afraid the U.S. would lose its tolerance if they declare war
