Events Leading to World War I

Entente Cordiale (alliance)

Apr 8, 1904

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The end of the Russo- Japanese War

Sep 5, 1905

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Austria claims Bosnia

Oct 6, 1908

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First Balkan Crisis

Oct 6, 1908

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The Moroccan Crisis (Agadir)

Jul 1, 1911

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Balkan War

Oct 8, 1912

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Woodrow Wilson becomes president

Mar 4, 1913

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Liman von Sanders Affair

Nov 10, 1913

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated "Final Straw"

Jun 28, 1914

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Austria-Hungary demands Serbia arrest the leaders of the black hand

Jul 23, 1914

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Serbia appeals to Russia for help

Jul 24, 1914

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Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia World War I begins

Jul 28, 1914

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Germany declares war on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

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