World War 1: Eruption of the Powderkeg

Duration until Powderkeg is lit

Period: Jul 1, 1879 to Aug 4, 1914

Creation of the Dual Alliance

Oct 7, 1879

The Dual Alliance treaty, signed by Germany and Austria-Hungary, promised aid to each other in the event of an attack by Russia.

Creation of the Triple Alliance

May 1, 1882

The Triple Alliance was an agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungry, and Italy. Triple Alliance- an agreement between 3 Central Powers.

Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm the Second

Jan 1, 1890

A treaty of was proposed after Bismark took another one of France's allies.

Alliance of Russia and France

Dec 27, 1893

Also called the Franco-Russian Alliance, a military and political agreement betwen Russia and France.

Conflict between Germany and France over Morocco

Period: Jan 1, 1903 to Jan 1, 1906

Timespan representing all of the conflict over Morocco. Broke out between Germany and France.

Creation of the Triple Entente

Jan 1, 1907

Was an agreement of Britain, France, and Russia. Triple Entente- Agreement between 3 allied powers.

Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Oct 6, 1908

Treaty of Berlin gives Austria-Hungary the right to occupy the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Rise of Militisim

Jan 1, 1914

By this time the rise of Militarism has happened. Militarism is keeping an army ready for battle at all times.

World War 1 begins!

Jun 28, 1914

The start of World War 1.

Assassinaiton of Archduke Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

The Archduke was assassinated by being shot while riding in a car in the streets of Sarajevo. Assassinator- Gavrilo Princip

The duration of World War 1

Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918