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Start of imperialism
European countries started imperialism at some point from the 1800s to the 1900s.
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The Build Up
Four main things that were causing tension between countries. Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism were the four MAIN things causing tension. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was the spark. -
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A dual alliance was formed
An alliance between France and Russia to counterbalance the Triple Alliance. (Some Time In 1894)
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Great Britain made the dual alliance become The Triple Entente
At some point in 1907 Great Britain joined with France and Russia to make The Triple Entente.
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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated while parading through Serbia. Franz was the next in line for Austria-Hungary's throne.
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World War One
The biggest war in human history up to this point. Between the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. -
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Espionage Act passed
Anyone who tried to interfere with the US armed forces or tried to help the enemy of the US, would be arrested and fined.
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Flu Epidemic
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Russia pulls out of the war
Lenin overthrows the Russian government and pulls Russia out of the war so he can focus on building up "a communist state".
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