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- Europe before 1914. By 1914, Europe was divided into two rival alliance systems. In 1871, German unification dramatically altered the balance of power in Europe.
- A distant crisis. Photographs. Relations between Austria-Hungary and neighbouring Serbia had been tense in the years before the murder of the Archduke.
- Europe takes sides. Posters. The crisis which developed in the summer of 1914 was one of several that had erupted in Europe in the early twentieth century.
- Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Photographs. With the guarantee of German backing, Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum on 23 July, intent on starting a war with Serbia.
The Allies, the Entente or the Triple Entente was an international military coalition of countries led by France, the United Kingdom, Russia, the United States, Italy, and Japan against the Central Powers of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria in World War I (1914–1918).
- The Murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Outraged Austria-Hungary
- Limited Industrial Resources Fueled The Imperialist Expansion
- The Rise of Nationalism Undermined Diplomacy
- Entangled Alliances Created Two Competing Groups
- Militarism Sparked An Arms Race
In June 1914, Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie traveled to Bosnia—which had been annexed by Austria-Hungary—for a state visit. On June 28, the couple went to the capital city of Sarajevo to inspect the imperial troops stationed there. As they headed toward their destination, they narrowly escaped death when Serbian terrorists t...
A state’s desire to expand its empire was nothing new in European history, but by the early 20th century the Industrial Revolutionwas in full force. New industrial and manufacturing technologies created the need to dominate new territories and their natural resources, including oil, rubber, coal, iron and other raw materials. With the British Empir...
During the 19th century, rising nationalism swept through Europe. As people took more pride in their country and culture, their desire to rid themselves of imperial rule increased. In some cases, however, imperialism fed nationalism as some groups claimed superiority over others. This widespread nationalism is thought to be a general cause of World...
In 1879, Germany and Austria-Hungary allied against Russia. In 1882, Italy joined their alliance (The Triple Alliance) and Russia responded in 1894 by allying with France. In 1907, Great Britain, Russia and France formed the Triple Entente to protect themselves against Germany’s growing threat. Soon, Europe was divided into two groups: The Central ...
In the early 1900s, many European countries increased their military might and were ready and willing put it to use. Most of the European powers had a military draft system and were in an arms race, methodically increasing their war chests and fine-tuning their defense strategies. Between 1910 and 1914, France, Russia, Britain and Germany significa...
- Annette Mcdermott
Oct 29, 2009 · World War I, also known as the Great War, started in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until...
Feb 4, 2022 · On June 28, 1914, a member of the revolutionary group Young Bosnia assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The archduke was the presumptive heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, which had...
- Becky Little
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Key learning points. Tensions rose in the Balkans due to the rise of nationalist movements and opposition to Austrian influence. The trigger for war was the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Serbia. German-supported Austria declared war on Serbia, supported by Russia.
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Quick answer: Germany entered World War I because it was an official ally of Austria-Hungary, which had declared war on Serbia after a Serbian nationalist shot the heir to the throne of...
