Major events that lead to World War 1

By DJ WOOD

  • The alliance of Serbia and Russia

    The alliance of Serbia and Russia was first appointed in 1838, which means the two countries alliance had lasted 76 years before World War 1.

  • Wars and Revolution

    • Revolution happened in Italy, France, Germany/Prussia
    • Hungarian War
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    Prussia - Germany

    Process of consolidation to make Germany into one country and not all city states.

  • Franco Prussian War

    The defeat of the french caused Germany to build a bigger empire.

  • The Dual Alliance

    The dual alliance between Germany and Austria was to protect them from Russia.

  • The Tripple Alliance

    This alliance between Germany, Austria and Italy was to prevent Italy from becoming allies with Russia.

  • Triple Entente

    The Triple Entente was an alliance created between Britain, Russia and Britain.

  • Arms Race

    The arms race is a way in which the war sprouted even more because it became a race for what countries could produce more bigger and powerful weapons.

  • Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    The Archduke of Austria was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip who was apart of the Serbian group called the Black Hand. This lead to world war 1 because it sparked the alliances.