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The Treaty of London
Great Britain, Prussia, and Belgium swore to a peace treaty, though was violated when Germany invaded Belgium in 1914 -
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Crimean War
A military combat which the Russian Empire lost to the alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia. -
The Arms Race
European countries started to focus on their military power and might, which caused other countries to try and make their own armies, weapons, and defend better. -
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The Scramble for Africa
The overtaking and claim for Africa by European power during the period of New Imperialism. -
Assassination of Archduke and Sophia Franz Ferdinand
Archduke and Sophia were both shot point-blank by 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip, who then tried to turn the gun to himself, but was stopped by a bystander. -
The Blank Check Assurance
By the previous assassination of Archduke and Sophia, Kaiser Wilhelm II gives support for any action Austria-Hungary chooses to make. -
WWI Begins
Germany declares war on France -
Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
The Cunard ocean liner sinks after a submarine war.
