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Conscription introduced on the European continent
As conscription was introduced, the tensions began to rise between countries as more and more peole began to join the army. With countries having rapidly-growing armies, many nations were on edge, and diplomatic relations were tense. -
Alliance System is formed between the major European powers
The confusing network of alliances in Europe at the time was finally cemented into the Triple Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary, and the Triple Entente of England, Russia, and France. -
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Arms Race in Europe
During this time, the nations of Europe began to spend more money on their armies, and as their enemies began increasing spending, the whole continent was put on edge. -
Second Naval Law is passed
This law called for a double in the number of German battle ships in the waters between Germany and England, which led to heightened tensions between England and Germany, even before WW1. -
First Moroccan Crisis
This event was the beginning of a series of short battles that lead to rising tensions. -
German Dreadnought built
The German Dreadnought rendered all other ships in the water obsolete, as it was the best in military technology at that time. -
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Civil Unrest in the Balkans
This lead to several splits in the Balkan nations, and lead to rising feelings of nationalism, which is always a threat to an empire, as was the case with Austria-Hungary. -
Second Moroccan Crisis
This event showed that the European nations were prepared to fight each other, as they sent their armies into Morocco to fight against each other. -
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Bosnian Wars
The Bosnian wars were some of the main battles fought during the Balkan Crisis, and showed that tensions were on the brink of erupting, especially in this region. -
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July Crisis
This was the immediate cause of WW1, and it led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which started the war.
