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Triple Alliance is Formed
- Military Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack
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The Triple Entente is Formed
-Alliance between Britain, France, and Russia
- At the Start of WWI all members entered as allies -
Austria- Hungary Takes Control of Bosnia
- The annexation led to problems between the Paul Monarchy and Turkey
- It almost ended a general European War
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand is Assassinated in Sarajevo
- Wasn't liked when he became emporer because he wanted to make change
- Escaped the first attempt clean, but the next attempt he was shot in the neck, thus causing death
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Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
-It was the start of WWI
- Began in Europe but quickly spread through the whole world -
Germany Invades Belgium
- it was part of the Sclieffen Plan
- The invaded to outflank the French Army
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A German U-Boat Sinks the Lusitania
- Took voyage during the outbreak of WWI
- Was hit and 1,198 died of the 1,959 that were on board
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The First Battle of the Somme Begins
- The Battle that showed the horrors of WWI
- The battle had a huge effect on the pverall casualty numbers
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The Zimmerman Note is Discovered
- Telegram from Germany to Mexico to declare war on the US
- Main cause for the US to declare war
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The United States Declares War on Germany
- Declared war because of the Zimmerman Note and the Lusitania
- Wilson was afraid the US would lose its tolerance
