Marching Toward War

Germany Unifies

Jan 1, 1864

Otto von Bismarck used war to unify Germany.( Janurary 1,1864- December 31,1871)

Military Alliances Rise

Jan 1, 1870

The creation of several military alliances among the Great Powers formed because of the growing rivalries and mutual mistrust between them.(1870s)

Franco-Purssian War

Jul 19, 1870

Happened because of competition for materials and markets.
(July 19,1870-May 10, 1871)

Otto von Bismarck Declaration

Jan 1, 1872

Otto von Bismarck declared Germany to be a "satisfied power".
( Janurary 1,1872- December 31.1872)

Dual Alliance

Oct 7, 1879

Otto von Bismarck formed the Dual Alliance which was between Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Treaty with Russia

Jun 18, 1881

Otto von Bismarck makes a treaty with Russia,by doing this he took away another possible ally from France.

Triple Alliance

Oct 7, 1882

An alliance between Germany, Austrisa-Hungary,and Italy.

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Jun 15, 1888

Wilhelm II became ruler of Germany.

Treaty Lapse

Jan 1, 1890

Wilhelm let the trearty with Russia lapse.( Janurary 1,1890- December 31,1890)

Dramatic Change

Mar 18, 1890

Germany's foreign policy changed dramatically. Kaiser Wilhelm II forced Bismarck to resign.

Military Alliance with France

Jan 1, 1892

Russia forms a military alliance with France because of the treatry lapse with Germany.( Janurary 1,1892- December 31,1894)

Passy's Concern

Jan 1, 1895

Frédéric Passy who was a peace activist, expressed a concern that a lot of people shared.(Janurary 1,1895- December 31,1885)

Triple Entente

Jan 1, 1907

The Triple Entente was formed,it was an alliance between Britain, France, and Russia.( Janurary 1,1907-December 31,1907)

Two Rival Camps

Jan 1, 1907

By 1907 there were two rival groups, one was called the Triple Alliance(Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy) and the other one was calle(Britain,France,and Russia).

Austria takes over

Jan 1, 1908

Austria took over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Military Power

Jan 1, 1914

All the Great powers had large standing armies and the generals of each country developed highly detailed plans to organize and move troops in case of war.(January 1,1914- December 31,1914)

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Ferdinand and his wife Sophie went to Sarajevo where they were killed by the Black Hand("a secret society committed to ridding Bosnia of Austian rule").

An Ultimatum

Jul 23, 1914

Austria presented Serbia with an ultimatum that contained numerous demands.

To War

Jul 28, 1914

Austria rejects Serbia's offer of agreeing to most of Austria's demands and declares war.