Causes of the First World War

Situation of Morocco

Period: 1905 to 1906

Franco-German crisis for the control of Morocco, they call an international conference in Algeciras ( U.K., Russia, Italy and Spain ) support the French claims.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Period: 1908 to 1909

Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Cetra became independent from the Turks.

Morroco

1911

Germany, allows France to establish a protectorate over Morocco in exchange for certain territorial compensations: France delivers part of the French congo, France and Spain establish separate protectorates over Morocco.

1º Balkan War

1912

Alliances between Serbia, Montenegro and Greece,
defeat the Turks ( they lose most of their territories ), albany gets independence.

2º Balkan War

1913

Old allies face for territorial control of part of the Turkish territories. Serbia (Aplia borders and respect) becoming a threat to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.