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The Triple Alliance is formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
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In 1887, Germany joins Russia in an alliance.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II changes the foreign policy in Germany forcing Bismarck to resign from office
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Wilhelm II allows Germany's alliance with Russia to expire
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In 1892, Russia formed a defensive military alliance with France
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In 1894 as well, Russia formed another Defensive Military alliance with France
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In 1904, Britain formed the Entente alliance with France
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In 1907, Britain made an addition to the Entente with France, and chose to add Russia; forming the Triple Entente.
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Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie visited Sarajevo on June 28, 1914 but were unfortunately assasinated by Gavrilo Princip due to extreme nationalistic beliefs.
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Austria declared war on Bosnia. At the same time, Russia also demanded mobilization toward the Austrian borders.
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Germany declared war on Russia's soil.
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On August 3, 1914 Germany declared war on France
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On August 4, 1914 Britain declared war on Germany. The British felt that Germany was getting away with too much.
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On October 28, 1914, the Ottoman Empire formally joins the Central Powers
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The Gallipoli campaign began in February of 1915 in effort to take the Dardanelles strait. As a result however there were 250,000 casualties
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In April of 1915, Italy joins the triple entente.
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On May 7, 1915 A Germany sinks a boat called the Lusitania there were several american passengers; leaving 128 dead or injured
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In January of 1917, The Germans announce the recommitment toward their policy of unrestricted submarine warfare; German submarines can sink all ships believed to be providing aid to allies without notice.
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First American cargo ship to be sunken along with the 3 other American ships which Germnay sunk even after Wilson's warning
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In February of 1917, the British intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram. It was between the German foreign minister and the ambassador of Mexico; in efforts to persuade Mexico to ally with Germany against the US, in return; Germany would help Mexico to regain the land lost to the US
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On April 2, 1917, Woodrow wilson asks congress to declare war on Germany.
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In November 1917, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin ended Russia's involvement in WW1
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In July 1918, the Allies and Germany fought the second battle of the Marne, Unlike the first; the allies defeated Germany, the Central Powers crumbled, and the Austria-Hungary empire came to an end.
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On November 9, 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm II stepped down from power and Germany declared itself a republic
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On November 11, 1918 a German representative and French officer Marshal Foch signed the armistice which led to the end of World War 1.
