WWI Timeline

By FilliamWindley

  • Start of imperialism

    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.

  • Triple Alliance Formed

    Triple Alliance Formed
    The alliance was between Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary.
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  • A dual alliance was formed

    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

    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

    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.

  • Selective Service Act

    Selective Service Act
    Act made to increase America's national army.
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  • Espionage Act passed

    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

    Flu Epidemic
    Influenza ravaged the earth killing 20-50 million people worldwide.
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  • Russia pulls out of the war

    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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