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- It consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
- This alliance lasted up until World War 1. The countries still offered support if attacked by another country, mainly France.
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-Made after the Anglo-Russian Entente was signed.
-Alliance between France, Britain, and Russia. -
- Germany had been pestering the US for much of the war. Though not at War with the US, the usage of German U-boats sinking other foreign ships was costing the lives of many Americans.
- After much time of bein lenient, Wilson decided to declare war on Germany.
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- He was heir to the Austria-Hungary throne. -Assasination was by the Slavs.
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- It was a reaction to the assasination of their Archduke, Ferdinand an exact month after the incident.
- This was the first of the many wars to start in the great WW1.
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- Belgium had decided to remain neutral during this war and requested that teh other countries respect that.
- Germany ignored their request and invaded because it was easier for them to attack France through Belgium rather than the heavily guarded border.
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- German U-boats sink the ship.
- 128 Americans died which eventually led to America getting involved in WW1.
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-This battle left the British miliatry with the most casualties in history.
-The battle lasted until the following autumn. -
- British agents intercepted a telegram of Germany's. It was to Mexico, asking for an alliance.
- The telegram stated that if Mexico was to go to war with the U.S., then Germany would support Mexico.
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- Bosnia was originally under the control of the Ottoman Empire
- However, Austria-Hungary announced annexation on October 6, 1908
