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Otto von Bismarck unifies Germany
Otto Von Bismarck used the war as a method to unified Germany- -
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Alliances between powers.
During this years, many alliances were formed between the great European powers. -
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Franco Prussian War
A war between France and Germany developed during this year, it was mainly for Alsace lorraine. Germany defeated France during this battle. -
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German, a satisfied power
Otto Vonn Bismarck declared Germany as a satisfied Power, due to this, the main goal of Germany became maintaining peace, instead of gaining territory. -
Dual Alliance
The dual alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary was formed. -
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Treaty between Germany and Russia
A treaty between Germany and Russia was formed; in this treaty Russia could not ally or join with France. -
Triple Alliance
Italy joined the dual alliance between Germany and France. creating the Triple alliance. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm II became the new ruler of Germany. -
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German policies changed.
During this year, German policies changed drastically. -
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Otto Von Bismarck was forced to resign.
Kaiser Wilhelm II forced Otto Von Bismarck to leave his place in the German government. -
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Treaty Between Russia and Germany ended.
Kaiser Wilhelm II ended the treaty signed before on 1882 with Russia in which Russia was unable to join with France. -
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France and Russia made an alliance.
In Response to the end of the treaty between Germany and Russia; Russia joined with France. -
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Frédéric Passy
Frédéric Passy expressed his concern about all the weapons and armies that would kill everybody in the future. -
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the triple alliance and the triple entente.
The triple alliance made up of Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary were preparing to fight against the triple entente made up of Britain, France and Russia. -
Triple Entente
Consequently to the triple alliance formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy an alliance between Russia, France and Great Britain was formed, it received the name of Triple Entente. -
Austria-Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina was anexed to Austria-Hungary. -
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Militarism
Each European nation owned a large army and weapons. Except Britain who owned a really large navy due to the fact that it is and island. -
Franz Ferdinand and Sophie were murdered.
Franz Ferdinand (Ruler of Austria-Hungary) and his wife sophie were murdered by a member of the black-hand (Gavrilo Princip) in Sarajevo. Later this caused tensions and conflicts between nations. -
Austrian Ultimatum
Austria-Hungary sent and ultimatum to Serbia with several demands after Franz Ferdinand and his wife were murdered. -
Austria-Hungary declared the war
After the ultimatum that Serbia received from Austria-Hungary, Serbia offered an internal conference, however Austria-Hungary didn't agree and declared the war.