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Creation of the Dual Alliance
The Dual Alliance was an alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. The alliance was made in a later attempt to leave France without allies, because “As long as it is without allies,” Bismarck stressed, “France poses no danger to us.” This is significant because it is what led to the Triple Alliance that left France with no allies, making them a non threat country. -
Creation of the Triple Alliance
Italy joined the two countries, Germany and Austria-Hungary, creating the triple alliance, that was renewed periodicly, in a successful attempt to leave France with no allies. France lost another possible ally to the alliance which was Russia. This event was significant because with France not having any allies, it made France a non-threat to the alliance. (Triple Alliance) - The alliance made between three countries, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. -
Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II and resignation of Bismarck
When Kaiser Wilhelm II became ruler of Germany, two years later in 1890 he forced Bismarck to resign because he did not want to share power. In 1892 he let his nation's treaty with Russia lapse. This changed the alliance. Russia, in 1892 formed a defensive military alliance with France. This event was significant because it changed the alliances and led to other changes and wars. -
Alliance of Russia and France
In 1890, Germany’s foreign policy changed. That year, Kaiser Wilhelm II had become ruler of Germany two years earlier and forced Bismarck to resign because he refused to share power with anyone. Wilhelm let the treaty with Russia lapse in 1890. Russia responded by forming a defensive military alliance with France in 1892 This is significant because this change in rulers had changed the alliances, making Germany lose an alliance with Russia. -
Conflicts over Morocco
In 1905 and again in 1911, Germany and France nearly fought overwho would control Morocco, in Northern Africa. Most of Europe supported France, so Germany backed down. This event is significant because it shows how imperialism, led to intense competition and conflict between European countries. -
Creation of the Triple Entente
Wilhelm began a ship building program to make their navy equal to that of Britain's. Britain was alarmed, so a triple entente (alliance) was formed, with Great Britain, Russia, and France. This event was significant because instead of making Britain and Germany fight, it did the opposite and almost ensured that they woldn't fight one another. (Triple Entente) - An entente made with three countries, Britain, France, and Russia to ensure Germany would not attack. -
Austria annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina
When the Ottoman Empire failed the Austrians took over Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is significant because it led to the war against Russia and Austria-Hungary. Also, it led to the wars that Germany fought, against Russia and France. -
Rise of militarism
The nations of Europe believed that to be truly great, a powerful military was needed. By 1914, all the Great Powers except Britain had strong standing armies. Military experts stressed the importance of being able to quickly mobilize, organize, and move troops in case of a war. This event was significant because in the time of war, the armies would be prepared and organized to fight. (Militarism) - The policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand was the start of many events. 19-year old Gavrilo Princip, a Black Hand member, shot both him and his wife. This was significant because it was what started WWI and what lead to WWII and the Cold War. -
First Declarations of War
Austria-Hungary was the fisrt to declare war because of the Archduke being shot. They declared war on Serbia. This event was important because it is what led to Russia coming in as an ally of Serbia and Germany helped out Austria. -
First Declarations of War
Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary because they were an ally of Serbia. This was significant because it led to another war, with Germany. -
First Declerations of War
Germany declared war on Russia because they are an ally of Austria-Hungary.
