1. All we need is a spark

2. The Alliance System

3. The Alliance System

4. The Extent of Empires

5. Nationalism

6. The Schlieffen Plan (Militarism)

7. The Alliance system kicks in
June 28th 1914 Franz Ferdinand Assassinated by Serbian Nationalists
July 5 – Germany gives Austro-Hungary a “Blank Cheque” – unconditional support
July 28th Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
Russia Mobilizes in support of Serbia
Aug 1st – 3rd Germany Declares War on Russia and France – Invades Belgium
Aug 4th Britain Declares War on Germany
Canada now at war as well as part of British Empire

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