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Triple Alliance is formed between Germany, A-H, and Italy
Germany, Autria- Hungary, nad Italy became an alliance for better protection for eachother and having someone there who "has their back". Thus, forms the Triple Alliance. This effected the war becuase it scared the other nations who did not have an alliance, then the Triple Entende was born and that starts the war. -
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Germany joins Russia in an alliance
Otto von Bismarck had a second goal of avoiding fighting in a two front war. What Bismarck needed in order to not fight in a two front war was to form an alliance with Russia. Russia, later was removed from the alliance and Bismarck seeks Italy. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II changes foreign policy, forced Bismarck to resign
Wilhlem II let the alliance with Russia end because he did not like working with others and he wanted all of his power in his own hands. The effect of this event on the war caused other alliances to form which would cause Germany to fight on a two-front war. -
Wilhelm II allows alliance with Russia to expire
Kaiser Wilhelm II had been the ruler of Germany three years before forcing Bismarck to resign. Wilhelm II did not work well with Bismarck so Wilhelm fired him. The effeect of this event on the was was that since Wilhelm II had strong nationalistic feelings toward Germany, he and his militarily became more aggressive. -
Russia formed a defensive military alliance with France
The reaction of Russia from the expired alliance initiated by Wilhelm II was forming a defensive militay alliance with France. This was the exact idea that Bismarck was avoiding because it would make Germany the big target and it would cause Germany to fight a two- front war. -
Britain formed entente with France
Germany was fighting with Britain's naval superiority even when Britain was under the "two-power rule". Germany was unified with nationalism, causing 'red flags' to go up in other countries. Germany produced the first dreadnought battleship which Britain was scared by and made an alliance with France. This entente then led to another entente in the war. -
Britain made another entente with France and Russia, forming the Triple Entente
After the entente with just France, Britain made another one with France and including Russia. The three nations did not necessarily give what they need to fight with each other but they promised to not fight against each other. The land of the Triple Entente did create a circle around Austria- Hungary and Germany. Which afecte the war because the entente could fight all sides of the Triple Alliance. -
Franz Ferdinand and Sophie visit Sarajevo and are assassinated by Gavrilo Princip
The couple was murdered by Gavrilo Princip while visiting Sarajevo on the same day Austria conquered it. -
Austria presents Serbia with an ultimatum
Austria gave Serbia an ultimatum. Austria demanded to condemn anti- Austrian publications and propaganda, censor anti-Austrian societies, ban anti-Austrian teachersand books from schools, get rid of any government officials that Austria might name, accept help from Austria in checking obnoxious propaganda, and allow Austrian officials to help in the investigation of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia failed to refuse due to the such harsh terms.This effected the war becasue it changed Serbia. -
Austria declared war on Bosnia. Russia also ordered mobilization toawrd the Austrian border
Austria has declared war on Bosnia. In responce of declaring was, Russia, allies with Bosnia, mobilized their troops toward the Austrian border. The war had officially begun. This event is significant to the war because it was the day World War I started. -
Germany declared war on Russia
Russia had responded to Austria declaring war on Serbia by mobilizing their russian troops towards the Austrian border. Expecting Germany to fight for Austria, Russia also sent troops toward the German border. Germany responded by declaring war on Russia. Russia had to rely on its allies for help. -
Germany counterattacked the Russians at Tannenberg. Four day battle
Germany counterattacked the Russians at Tannenberg. During the four day battle, the Germans pushed nvading Russian army into full withdrawl. More than 30,000 Russian soldiers have died. -
Germany declared war on France
After Germany declared war on Russia, Russia allied France for help. Germany declared war on France before France could respond to Russia to assist them. The two war declarations were only two days apart. In response, Great Britain declared war on Germany. -
Britain declared war on Germany
Britain declared war on Germany to help Britain's allies, Russia and France. Most of Europe has joined in on the war. -
Allies attack Germany at the first Battle of the Marne
In the First Battle of the Marne, the French and the British forces were successful in beating the German's army. During the fighting, the allies managed to take back the ost ground in the process. It ended Germany's hope of ending the war early. -
Ottoman Empire formally joins Central Powers
The Ottoman Empire had formally joined the Central Powers with an idea of regaining their lost territory. The Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers to form the triple alliance.The Ottomans had entered the war after the Western Front had settled down to trench warfare. -
Austrians, with German assistance counter the Russians at the Battle of Limanowa
The Battle of Limanowa took place from December 1 and December 13, 1914. The battle was between Austro-Hungarian Army and Russian Army near the town of Limanowa.The Austro-Hungarian assumed that if the Germans were succesful that it would weaken Russian forces. As a result, the threat to the Hungarian plains disappeared. -
December the Allies launch the Gallipoli campaign
The Gallipoli campaign was a failure. The campaign impelled Bulgaria to join the central powers in September. The allies left the attempts to land in Balkins loosing. This resulted in a stalemate. -
Italy joins Entente
In the triple Entente we have Great Britain, France, and Russia. Italy was allied with Germany and Austria Hungary's side with the triple alliance.Italy joined the triple alliance late because they were trying to wait out the war to see what happens. -
Germany sinks the U.S.S. Lusitania
Germany chose to sink the U.S.S Lusitania because they thought that the ship was holding items used for war to the Triple Entente. As they sunk the ship, the Germans did not realize that this ship was holding American passengers. When they sunk the ship, some Americans died which made America really upset and angry. In result, America wanted to join the war and defeat Germany. -
Germans announce their policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
The Germans have a policy that unrestricted warfare. This was that they would sink all boats in Britain's waterways without any warning. -
U.S. intercepts the Zimmermann Note
The United States has recieved the Zimmerman Note from the Germans. The Zimmermann Note stated that Germany would now ally with Mexico. Mexico was asked by the Germans to help them. In return, the Germans would attempt to get back the terriory that they already lost from the US. As a result, America being even more upset, they joined the Triple Entente. -
Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany
Woodrow Wilson going to war was important so, he asked congress before America officially declares war on Germany. America had to rethink the idea of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare in order to attack germany back after declaring war. -
Germany and Russia sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was written for Russia and the central powers. This was the start of Russia falling out on the war. This treaty was meant to end Russian participation in World War I. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II stepped down from power, Germany declared itself a republic
Wilhelm was forced to step down from his power. Thus Germany had declared itself as a republic. An Armistice was signed when Marshal Foch and a German republic met and all the fighting stopped as a result.
