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Creation of the Triple Alliance
The Tripple Alliance was formed first in 1882, then was renewed in 1902. The Alliance was between Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungry. It was a defensive pact that stated
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The Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II
In 1890 Wihelm II became Kaiser of Germany. Wilhelm II was a stuborn ruler and wished to show the world how strong Germany really was. This lead to the new Kaiser to build a great navy to match that of Britians. -
Alliance of Russia & France
The Alliance of Russia & France showed to world powers uniting to match the power of the newly formed Alliance of Germany & Austria-Hungry. -
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European arms race
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Creation of the Tripple Entente
The Tripple Entente was the Alliance that yet again reviled the Tripple Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungry. -
Austria annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina
This was the start of Austria-Hungry's role in the creation of the "Powder Keg". This created hosilities between Austria-Hungry and Serbia which just wanted to unite all of the slavic groups in the balkans. Serbia was backed by Russia (being mostly slavic). -
The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
This was the one explosion that started the first world war. -
The first declaration of war
This was the first declaration of war this event caused the WWI to start therefor starting the largest war the world has ever seen at the time. -
Great Britian declares war on Germany
Great Britian declared war on Germany because they swore the neutrality of Belgium. When Germany declared war on Russia 2 days later they delcared war on france where their plan was to invade through Belguim. When invading through Belguim Great Britian declared war on Germany for this act. -
Battle Lines Drawn
The Battle lines are drawn in eastern part of france then became known as the "Western Front". While of the German-Russian border the battle lines were drawn causing many countries to pick sides.
