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Some major European powers, including Britain, signs a pact that promises the sovereignty of Belgium.
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Austria-Hungary loses a war with France
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Kingdom of Italy founded
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Austria-Hungary, led Franz Josef, loses war with Prussia.
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France 0declared war with Prussia. France lost to Wilhelm I. Among the losses were the provinces of Alsace-Lorraine in western France which were annexed to Germany.
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The Dual Alliance is formed between Germany and Austria-Hungary.
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The Three Emperor's League is formed.
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Italy joins Germany and Austria-Hungary to form the Triple Alliance.
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The Russian Reinsurance Treaty is signed.
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Wilhelm II becomes Kaiser of Germany.
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Germany doesn't renew the Russian Reinsurance Treaty of 1887
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Russia and France agree to help eachother if either are attacked.
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Russia and France agree to help eachother if threatened by any member of the Triple Alliance.
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The Tirpitz Plan is started for the building of a major German fleet.
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Britain becomes allied with the Franco-Russian to become a triple entente.
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The Pig War between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
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Austria-Hungary annexes the Turkish provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bulgaria proclaims independence from Turkey.
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Italy wins war with Turkey and gains Tripoli.
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Britain and France agree to consult each other if reports of an unprovoked attackeds\.
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Kaiser calls the "War Council".
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French pass bill extends military service to three years.
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Archduke Ferdinand is shot by some Serbians.