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Germany wins Franco-Prussian war
Germany wins Franco-Prussian war and takes the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine from France. -
Germany, Austra-Hungary and Italy sign the Triple Alliance
Germany, Austra-Hungary and Italy sign the Triple Alliance -
The Second International meets in Paris
The Second International, a congress of socialists, meets in Paris. -
The Spanish-American War
The Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico are transferred to the USA -
Boer settlers rebel against British ule in South Africa
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The Boxer Rebellion against foreign influence takes place in China
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President McKinley (USA) is assassinated by an anarchist
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The British Dreadnought battleship is launcher; naval race with Germany begins.
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The Triple Entente is created between Britain, France and Russia.
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A commission uncovers abuses and maltreatment of tribespeople in the Belgian Congo
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Japan annexes Korea
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The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne is assassinated in Sarajevo
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Austra bombards Belgrade with the opening shots of the First World War.
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All major European powers are at war.