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The Age of Imperialism
Imperialism would set the stage for alliances, and anger to be build up upon nations involved. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Many see this event as what would spark the powder keg in the Balkans, thus igniting war. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Anger from the assassination causes a declaration of war one month later. -
Germany declares war on Russia
Alliances cause Germany to declare war. -
Germany declares war on France.
Due to the alliance of France and Russia, Germany declares war on France. -
Great Britain declares war on Germany.
The alliance of Britain and France, causes Britain to enter the war. -
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Fighting Continues
Fighting is continuing, many battles being fought, many soldiers being killed. -
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary
Italy's war with the Ottoman empire, which was backed by Germany, would cause their entering the war on the side that they did. -
Zimmerman Telegram is intercepted by Britain.
Germany wants Mexico to attack the U.S., however, it would be found out, and the U.S. becomes angry with Germany. -
U.S. declares war on Germany.
The U.S. is entering the war. -
The Battle of Amiens (The Final Battle).
This was the opening of the Hundred Days Offensive, and would lead to the end of the war. -
Paris Peace Conference
Following the ending of the war, the conference in Paris would lay the foundation for peace. -
Treaty of Versailles Signed
This treaty would formally end the first World War, and bring down sanctions on the Central Powers