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Murder of Archduke
Murder of Archduke and his wife ignited a conflict between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Serbia. -
"Blank Check"
Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany, backs the Austro-Hungarian Empire in case of retaliation from Russia, France, and possibly Great Britain. -
Austro-Hungarian Empire Declares War
The Austro-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia. Serbia asks for Russia's backing. Within a week, Russia, France, Great Britain, Russia, Germany, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were all at war. -
Russia Backs Serbia and Brings Its Allies to War
After the declaration of war on Serbia by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Serbia asked for the Backing of Russia and they got it. Russia brings its allies into the war to end it as quick as possible. -
Invasion of Belgium
To invade France, the German military marched through neutral Belgium, leaving death in their wake. -
Britain Declares War
Based off the invasion of a neutral country, Britain declares war on the German forces. -
U.S. Enters the War
Even though many Americans were apposed to joining the war, the U.S. joined its allies Britain, France, and Russia in the war.
