The Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy has been formed in which they will defend each other in wars!
1882
WE HATE FRANCE HURRAH!
The threat of the Triple Alliance and the rise of German aggression resulted in France and Russia creating the Franco-Russian Alliance.
1894
Those Bloody Germans!!!!
Germany, wanting to be a global empire, decided to expand it's navy which was a direct threat to Britain, thus starting the Anglo-German Arms Race!
Know your place Germany!!!!!!
1898
We want colonies too you Brits!!!!!
Due to the sudden rise and threat of the German Empire, France and Britain signed the Entente Cordial which stated that Britain and France would start to offer each other diplomatic support against Germany, however not offer military support.
Sure!
1904
Wanna be allies sort of?
Britain decided to end all colonial conflicts with Russia and settle disputes to focus more on the threat of Germany with the Anglo-Russian Entente.
Let's end our disputes in Asia and focus on Germany!
1907
With the Anglo-Russian Entente, the formation of the Triple Entente was solidified which sew the seeds for the Great War...