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Alliances
When the triple entente was formed, Germany felt as though it was a big threat to their alliance. -
More European power
Europeans would take over land like Asia, Africa, Etc. This would lead to more countries not wanting to be ruled by another country. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
This was the main event that caused WWI. The Serbian where the group the Austria hungry blamed for the killing of their future leader. -
Warnings
Austria-Hungary, with the help of Germany, delivers a warning to Serbia. -
War declared
Austria hungry declared war on Serbia. This was part of the reason that the small war, then turned into a world wide war. -
First bombing of before war
Austria shells bombard Belgrade, the Serbian capital. -
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Germany and Russia
Russia begins full mobilization. Germany demands that Russia stops. Germany declares war on Russia. France and Belgium begin full mobilization. -
Britain and Germany
Britain declares war on Germany. The declaration is required on the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. -
Austria-Hungary and Russia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia. This was one of the lasts steps until the full war started. -
First British troops in France
The first British troops land in France. About 120,000 men of the regular British Army form the British Expeditionary Force under Field Marshal John French