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Creation of the Triple Alliance
This alliance was a large contributing power in World War 1 in which Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary took part. Resulting in a division of European powers into two opposing powers and thus leads to the outbreak of World War I. This wasn't only a promise between countries but a group of 3, fighting together, called the Triple Alliance.It was first created when an alliance developed from a mutual-defense pact between Germany and Austria-Hungary and soon Italy joined the two -
Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II
He became emperor of Germany in 1888 following the death of Frederick II. Wilhelm was an extreme militaristic man, and believed in increasing the strength of Germany's armed forces was always necessary. He was one of the most recognizable public figures of World War I. In the summer of 1914, his verbal outbursts and his confidence of the title of Supreme War Lord helped diminish the case of those who blamed him for problems. He had a lot of power, generally in the armies. -
Alliance of Russia and France
A political and military pact that developed between France and Russia from friendly contacts in 1891 to a secret treaty in 1894
This was one of the basic European alignments of the pre–World War I era and created a basis fro the triple Entente that was a very large power of WWi and was the main of central powers. -
European arms race/militarism (1900 - 1914)
Military and naval rivalry led not only to the belief that war was coming, it increased in military control of the civilian government. Created more cooperation among the military staff of the countries in the same camp. Also created a more nationalism-like thoughts of Individual countries. -
Austria annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary announced the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina whiched caused pset in relation to the fragile balance of power in the Balkans, enraging Serbia and pan-Slavic nationalists within Europe. This was important because it upsprug emotions of other countries creating new attitudes towards Austria-Hungary -
Creation of the Triple Entente
The Triple Entente was made up of the United Kingdom (Great Britain), France and the Russian Empire. It was a very strong and Allied power during WWI.This was unintended to involve military, but had to due because of the tensions between the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. -
The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
This event could be considered the period when WWI first started. Men from the Black Hand, which was a Serbian terrorist group that set out, June 8th to kill the Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand and succeeded. This is significant because after this, the countries began World War One -
The battle lines are drawn - Central Powers and Allies
This is when everyone new their allies, and enemies, ready to fight and protect. The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente where all set up. First attacks are fired, war is declared and central powers are identified. -
The first declaration of war (First day of WW1)
Began on 28 July 1914 with Austria-Hungary's declaration of war with Serbia, which was considered the first truly global war. It began in Europe but soon continued on throughout the world. Many countries became embroiled within the war's first month, others joined later. -
Great Britain declares war on Germany
Of all the madness, Great Britain decides to demand war with Germany, Britain being a member of Triple Entente and Germany a mamber of Triple Alliance
