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Triple Alliance Created
The alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. The countries agreed to protect each other against any opposing force. -
Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm II became emperor of Germany after Frederick !!. He was very passionate about military. He strived to have a strong navy. He had very aggressive policies for his country that assisted world war one's beginning. -
Alliance of Russia and France
The triple alliance left Russia as an easy target. France assisted Russia with military and economy. This alliance lasted from 1892 until 1917. -
European Arms Race/Militarism
The countries had a competition to see who had the best weapons, army and technology. -
The Creation of the Triple Entente
The alliance between Russia, France and Britain. They were the opposite of the triple alliance. The countries in the triple entente supported each other against opposing nations. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Annexed by Austria
Austria caused much stress when they annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina. -
Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, who was a member of the Black Hand, an extremist group. Ferdinand was on a tour when he was assassinated, and it was a very organized assassination. -
World War 1 Declaration
The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the beginning of The Great War. -
Great Britain starts war on Germany
Germany did not back off of Belgium. -
Central Powers and Allies Battle
The central powers and alliances declare war on each other. -
