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Dual alliance
Germany makes an alliance with Austria-Hungary -
Rising Imperialsim
The scramble for Africa and the colonization of so much territory rose tensions in Europe and pushed some countries to the brink of war -
Russia and Germany
In order to take away a possible ally to the French, Bismarck made a treaty with Russia. -
Triple Alliance
The Dual alliance becomes a triple, and Italy joins Germany and Austria-Hungary. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm comes into power by forcing Bismarck to resign. Once Wilhelm is in office, he falls in love with the German army, and largely expands it and the navy. -
Russia-Germany Treaty Fails
The treaty between Russia and Germany is terminated by the command of Kaiser Wilhelm. -
Russia and France Team Up
In response to the termination of Russia and Germany's treaty, Russia and France form a defensive military alliance. -
Powder Keg
Ottoman Empire is in rapid decline, and their area of Europe is known as the "Powder Keg" -
Rising Militarism
European countries largely expanded their armies and navies, which makes all the other countries nervous, so they do the same, and the cycle continues. -
Conflicts over Morocco
In 1905 and again in 1911, Germany and France nearly fought over who would control Morocco, in Northern Africa. Most of Europe supported France so Germany backed down. This event is significant because it shows how imperialism expanding an empire by taking over weaker countries, led to intense competition and conflict between European Countries -
The Triple Entente
Britain makes an alliance with France and Russia once Germany made a navy equal to Britain -
Austri annexes Bosnia and Herzegovnia
Serbian leaders, who had sought to rule these provinces, were outraged. In the years that followed, tensions between Serbia and Austria steadily rose. -
Franz Ferdinand Assasinated
Arch-Duke Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie go to Sarajevo, Bosnia. Both of them were shot at point-blank by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand. -
Austria presents Serbia with Ultimatum
Austria presented Serbia with an ultimatum containing numerous demands. Serbia knew that refusing the ultimatum would lead to war against the more powerful Austria. Therefore, Serbian leaders agreed to most of Austria’s demands. They offered to have several others settled by an international conference. -
Russia gets on the move
After Austria rejected Serbia's offer, and declared war, Russia ordered troops to march towards the Austrian border. Russia has a large Slavic population, was compelled to take action;. -
Attempting to udno
Wilhelm, the British Prime Minister, and the Italian government urged Russia and Austria to negotiate, but it was too late. The war was about to start.
