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Creation Of The Triple Alliance
Three years after the German chancellor Otto von Bismarck made an alliance with Austria-Hungary, Italy joined in. This initial alliance of these three powers became known as The Triple Alliance, and this is one of the two main forces in World War 1. The Triple Alliance end up losing the war. -
Rise Of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm II became ruler of Germany in 1888 and in 1890, Germany's forign policy dramatically changed when Wilhelm fired Bismarck. He was very power hungry and broke ties with Russia, causing many breaks and new formations in the European alliance system. -
Alliance Of Russia & France
In 1892 and 1894, Russia responded with Germany's break up by forming a new, defensive alliance, with France. This was key to World War 1 because it set a foundation for alliances in Europe in the future. -
Creation Of The Triple Entente
The Triple Entente was officially created in 1907 between Great Britain, Russia, and France, It was the result of an alliance Great Britain created with France and Russia after France and Russia came together in opposition to Germany. -
Austria Annexing Bosnia & Herzegovina
When Bosnia & Herzegovina was annexed, or taken over by Austria, many countries around it rebelled. This is because of the large Slavic population in Bosnia & Herzegovina and the large Slavic population in the other Balkan nations near Bosnia & Herzegovina. -
European Arms Race / Militarism
All nations in Europe (besides Great Britain) had large standing armies because they thought in order to be a great power, there needed to be a great army. A mix between militarism, the policy emphasizing a large army translates to power, and nationalism, one's pride in their country, proved to be a key part in the European arms race. -
The Assassination Of Archduke Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 by Gavrilo Princip prompts Austria to declare war on Serbia was an immediate cause of World War 1. It occured due to retaliation of Serbian extremists (who were members of the Black Hand). -
The First Declaration Of War (The First Day Of World War I!)
On July 28, 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparks Aaustria Hungary to declare war on Serbia. This becomes a huge deal in Europe, and sides are taken. This is the first day of World War 1. -
Great Britain Declares War On Germany
Great Britain declares war on Germany and still side with the Triple Entente for World War 1. They do this becasue of Germany's unnecessary invasion of neutral Belgium. -
The Battle Lines Are Drawn – Central Powers & Allies
By mid-Augest, all sides are taken. The Central Powers consist of Germany and Austria-Hungary and are called the Central Powers they were located in the center of Europe. The Allied Powers, or Allies, consisted of Great Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Japan, and eventually Italy. Itlay left the Triple Alliance because they accused Austria-Hungary and Germany of unjustly starting the war. -
Honors Citation 1
“World War I.” 2013. The History Channel website. Nov 6 2013, 7:50 http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i. This information from the History Channel proved to help my understanding of why so many nations got involved in World War 1 and how many alliances were formed and broken. -
Honors Citation 2
"Causes Of World War One." Causes of World War One. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/causes_world_war_one.htm. This website elaborated on the causes of World War 1, which was key to this timeline.
