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German Statesman Otto Von Bismarck
Otto Van Bismarck was born northwest of Berlin, was responsible for transforming a collection of small German states into the German empire, He attended a prestigious school in Berlin, then he went to a University . He then entered the civil service. For nearly a decade, he helped his father manage the family estates. This was Important to World War 1 because Otto Van Bismarck established estates in Germany, creating a Better government. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor !
Rulling the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15 Kaiser was the last German Emperor. He was crowned in 1888, he dismissed the chancelor Otto Van Bismarck. Wilhelm was an overtly militaristic man, and believed in increasing the strength of Germany's armed forces. This was Important to World War 1 because Kaiser made Germany forces stronger, and made them as prepared as possible for the war -
Militarism Begins to Evolve!
There was a big rivalry between Germany and Britain. Increased military and naval rivalry led to Both Parties Expecting War, before World War 1, Both Germany, and Britain's Army were evolving. The Army of Britain, and Germany soon doubled form the 1870's - 1914. Germans came up with the battleship, so they were ready for war, if it was to happen. This was important, because Military became stronger, more preparation for the war, and the ones who prepared, were the better off in the war. -
The Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary
Treaty of Berlin (July 13,1878) gave Austria-Hungary the right to occupy and administer the two provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Austria-Hungary in 1908 annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vocab Terms: •Triple Alliance - The alliance of countries, to aid one another. • Triple Entente - Britain, France and Russia alliance.• Militarism - maintain a strong military government. Nationalism - patriotic sentiment. Imperialism -Economic and political control; Alliance System:Countries unite. -
The Dual Alliance Between Germany, and Austria- hungary is signed!
The Dual Alliance treaty, signed by Germany and Austria-Hungary, promised aid to each other in the event of an attack by Russia. The Dual Alliance was a defensive alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary, which was created by treaty on October 7, 1879. They allied together so they would not be alone, without aid incase of an attack.
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The Triple Allicance is signed !
The Triple Alliance was the military alliance between Germany, Austria–Hungary, and Italy. Germany and Austria- Hungary made an alliance with Italy to stop Italy from taking sides with Russia.
The Alliance was important to World War 1 because countries like Germany, and Austria-Hungry could prepare their military, and their government so they would become stronger "
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Russia-France Alliance, could change Europe !
The Russian Empire and France form their own alliance in reaction to the Triple Alliance. The were allied together for the following, if France is attacked by Germany, or by Italy they are supported by Germany, Russia shall employ all her available forces to attack Germany. France and Russia, had a common desire to preserve peace, and having no other way, they had to be defensive. The Aliance was important because, countries could rely on one another, and have aid, in preparation for the war -
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The Dual Alliance Happens between Germany, and Austria-Hungary
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The Dual Allegiance Happens Between Austria-Hungary, and Germany
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The Morocco Crisis of 1905
The Morocco crisis of 1905 arose out of the dispatch of the German gunboat Panther to Agadir on July 1. This action was the request of German firms in Agadir for protection in the disordered state of the country. Germans wanted to break up the triple Allegiance. This Event is significant because imperialism was growing through European Countries, and European countries seeked to colonized other. -
Triple Entent, 3 countries were Allied !
Triple Intent was the name given to the alliance between France, Britain, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente on August 31, 1907. They allied so one could aid another incase of an attack from other countries. The triple entent was important because if it was not established, countries like the England, and Russia would be on their own for the war. -
Two Declarations of War
Serbia Declares war with Austria-Hungary. The war was declared because of the Black hand, which were Serbia Nationalists who killed Archduke Ferdinand, and this sparks the first Declaration of War.
Austria-Hungary then declares war on Serbia, both are now in a war because of the killing of Archduke Ferdinande.
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Archduke Ferdinand and his wife are assasinated
On this day in 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are shot to death by a Bosnian Serb nationalist group called the Black Hand.During an official visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The killings sparked a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I by early August 1914. The Serbia Nationalist who killed Archduke, and Sophia was Gavrilo Principe.
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World War 1 Is Declared !
The 'Great War', which began on 28 July 1914 with Austria-Hungary's declaration of war with Serbia, was the first truly global war. It began in Europe but quickly spread throughout the world. Many countries became embroiled within the war's first month; others joined in the ensuing four years, with Honduras announcing hostilities with Germany as late as 19 July 1918. The cause of the war was when Archduke Ferdinand, and his wife Sophie were assasinated by a serbia Nationalist, causing a war. -
Great Britain Declares War on Germany
At 11 o'clock Great Britain Declares war on The Germans. The reason for the war was that the Germans passed the neutral state Belgium, which angered the British, and caused them to defend there territory, which led to the War. This War was significant to World War 1 because if this spark would not of happened, then the British would not have fought in the war, and it wouldn't be called the "World War"
