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Triple Alliance
Germany and Austria-Hungry promised to assist Italy if she were attacked by Frnce. On of the cheif aims was to prevent Itly from declaring war against Austira-Hungary. -
The Triple Entente is formed
It was formed by Russia and lasted until WW1. It formed the three-fold alliance with Britain. -
Austria-Hungary takes over Bsnia
It was an annexation of Bosnia by Austtria-Hungary. The Tready of Berlin was made to accept the new status quo. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
He was the heir to the Austrian-Hungaran throne. It was the spark of WW!. He was assassinated by a mamber of Black Hand, a Serbian terror group -
Austria Hungary Declares war on Serbia
One month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, effectively beginning the First World War. -
Germany invades Belgium
Britain sided with the Belgiums. The ended a 75 year old treaty that Germany and Belgium had. -
Lusitania Sinks
The Bristiah Lusitania was known for its luxurious accomodations and speed capability. There were 159 Americans on board -
First Battle of the Somme Begins
Birtish General Douglas Haig ordred a mssivebombardment of the German lines. British and French losses numbered nearly 3/4 of a million men. -
Zimmerman Note
It was a diplomatic proposal sent from Germany to Mexico to try and convince them to go at war with the US. The British intercepted the note and caused the US to join the war. -
America Declares was on Germany
American troops were trained by French troops in trench war-fare. The resumption of unrestricked submarie warfare by Germany was the key event hat turned the American Public from nuetral groud at home to the trenches
