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Russo-Japanese War
The Russo-Japanese was a series of victories for Japan over Russia's naval force. -
Bloody Sunday
With Russia losing against the Japanese, it faced many internal problems which resulted in the massacre of Russians at St. Petersburg, causing revolutions against Nicholas II. -
Austria-Hungary annexes Bosnia
The annexing of Bosnia and Herzegovina disrupted the power of the Balkans, which would cause conflicts to arrive for years and cause World War I. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination was an immediate cause of World War I. This caused Austria-Hungary to declare war against Serbia, which lead to Russia declaring war against Austria-Hungary, and so on. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Austria-Hungary declared war against Serbia in response to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; thus starting the war. -
Russia mobilizes army
The mobilization of Russia's army was an immediant cause of the war. Russia did this to protect France against Germany. -
Schlieffen Plan put into action
The Schlieffen Plan was a German operational plan for attacks against France when Russia mobilized its army. This lead Germany to go through Belgium; bring Great Britain into the war. -
Germany invades Belgium
Germany invaded Belgium to get through and attack France, not realizing that Great Britain had close ties with Belgium thus causing Great Britain to side against Germant to protect their ally. -
France loses Alsace and Loraine to Germany
Losing territory to Germany was a major blow to France. This changed how Alsace and Loraine were ruled during the time of the war and who they fought for. The territories were given back to France in 1919. -
Start of the Battle of Marne
The Battle of Marne showed the first use of radio intercepts and automotive transport of troops. The battle ended with Germany's retreat against France and Britain and starting the new phase of war known as trench warfare. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania caused public opinion against Germany and would lead to the United States joining the war two years later. -
Start of the Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was between France and Germany. France was defending Verdun against Germany's attacks and claims of Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux. Germany and France retreated, but over 600,000 deaths had already happened. -
Start of the Battle of the Somme
The Battle of Somme was one of the larger and bloodier battles of World War I. By the end of the battle, the Allies and Central Powers lost more than 1.5 million men. This battle also helped the Allies learn better battle tactics. -
Zimmerman Telegraph found
The finding of the telegraph between Germany and Mexico proposing an alliance in case the United States delcared war shed light to Americans against Mexico. -
Russian Czar Nicholas II abdicates
The abdication of Czar Nicholas II was forced by the Petrograd insurgents so a provincial government could take his place; changing how Russia would be ruled. -
U.S. enters World War I
The Allies were running low on ammunition and were worn out, so having the U.S. step in to help greatly helped the Allies win. -
Russian Civil War
The signing of the Brest-Livosk showed Russian citizens how weak the new government and leader was, so they revolted against it ending with Lenin's death and the start of Stalin's rule. -
October Revolution
The October Revolution lead to the fall of Russian Imperialism and the rise of the Soviet Union. -
Fourteen Points proposed
Woodrow Wilson proposed the Fourteen Points in hopes that it would bring stability back to Europe. -
Russia signs Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
The signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended Russia's participation in the war. -
Armistice signed
The signing of the Armistice ended the war with Germany's surrender against the Allies. -
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm II abdication brought down the new government system Russia had in place of its past Imperialism and placed in the Soviet Union. -
Treaty of Versailles signed
The Treaty of Versailles offically ended the war. The Allies had placed restrictions on Germany and forced them to pay for the war. This lead to Hitler's rise and World War II. -
Stalin takes over Russia
The rise of Stalin after Lenin's death brought upon the Soviet Union, World War II, Communism, and a reign of terror for more than two decades in Russia.
