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Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack by any other great powers, or for Germany and Italy, an attack by France alone. It lasted from 1882 until the start of World War I in 1914.
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The objective of the alliance was to encourage co-operation against the perceived threat of Germany. Three years later, Russia, who feared the growth in the German Army, joined Britain and France to form the Triple Entente.
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This event is also known as the Annexation crisis, or the First Balkan Crisis. The annexation and reactions to the annexation were contributing causes of World War I.
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The assassin, 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip burned with the fire of Slavic nationalism. Independent Serbia provided the guns, ammunition and training that made the assassination possible.
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On July 28, 1914, 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. Austria-Hungary gets support from their ally, Germany.
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Another name for this is the "Rape of Belgium." The neutrality of Belgium had been guaranteed by the Treaty of London.
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The sinking of the Lusitania enraged Americans and hastened the United States' entrance into World War I. The German U-boat, U-20, suck the Lusitania.
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Took place during the First World War between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the river Somme in France. The British Army was supported by Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Canada, India and South Africa.
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This was a note from the German Empire to Mexico to make war against the United States. In the process of sending the note, it was taken and decoded by the british intelligence.
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On April 2, 1917 President Wilson appeared before Congess and asked for a declaration of war against Germany. On April 4, Congress passed Wilson's request. Germany had a plot to ally with Mexico. This made Wilson want war against Germany even more.
