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The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Ferdinand was assassinated by Gabrielle Pricip, which was the spark that led to WWI. -
Germany's support for Austria-Hungary
Kaiser William promises Austria support for against Serbia. -
World War I Begins
On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and since Russia, France, and Great Britain had an alliance with Serbia, they had to join the war as well. -
Germany declares war on Russia
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Germany declares war on France
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Great Britain declares war on Germany
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Canada follows suit after Great Britain declared war on Germany
Canada declared war on Germany -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
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Serbia declares war on Germany
