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Anglo-Russian Entente	The creation of an agreement between Great Britain and Russia that served as a prelude to the Triple Entente.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand	(1863 - 1914) Leader of Austria-Hungary held military and domestic ideas that conflicted with those of the Serbian nationalists. Unfortunately, his ideas led to his assassination.
First Balkan Crisis	In the first Balkan Crisis, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Greece form the Balkan League and defeat the Ottoman Empire.
Second Balkan Crisis	In the second Balkan Crisis, Bulgaria was defeated by Greece, Serbia, Romania, and the Ottoman Empire. The lands gained in the first Balkan War are mostly divided between Serbia and Greece.
Black Hand	Serbia's secret terrorist organization serving Serbian national ideals.
The "Blank Check"	An infamous response by Germany promising its "full support," even if "matters went to the length of a war between Austria-Hungary and Russia."
Otto von Bismarck	(1815 - 1898) He was known as the "Iron Chancellor" of the German Empire.
Dual-Alliance	A defensive move by Austria-Hungary and Germany for protection against Russia.
Entente Cordiale	An olive branch between France and Great Britain resulting in mutual respect over Morocco and Egypt.
Franco-Russian Alliance	The Russian response to the Triple Alliance.
Imperialism	The domination of a strong country seeking "glory, gold, and God" at the expense of a weaker country.
Militarism	A system involving large armies, the influence of military leaders mobilizing millions of men, and building artillery in the event of war.
First and Second Moroccan Crises	These were Germany's responses to the Entente Cordiale between Great Britain and France. Germany opposed France's advances on Morocco and sought a conference to settle the dispute. France gained Morocco and Germany was now seen as a threat to Europe.
Nationalism	An intense pride in one's country leading to actions that would serve their country's best interest.
Czar Nicholas II, "Nicky"	(1868 - 1918) Once an ally of Germany, the czar was disgusted with Germany's actions at the Congress of Berlin. He terminated both attempts at a Three Emperor's League and was free to side with France.
Gavrilo Princip	(1895 - 1918) A Serbian nationalist, member of the Black Hand, who succeeded in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Three Emperor's League	They sought to gain Russia into the dual-alliance between Austria-Hungary and Germany, but, unfortunately, the attempt failed.
Triple Alliance	Austria-Hungary and Germany gain Italy as an ally in their struggle against Russia.
Triple Entente	The final agreement that resulted in rising tensions between Germany and Great Britain.
Kaiser Wilhelm II, "Willy"	(1859 - 1941) Displeased with Bismarck's universal peace policies, he dismissed the Chancellor and embarked on an active foreign policy. He strengthened his alliance with Austria-Hungary and terminated his ties to Russia.
Woodrow Wilson	President of the once neutral United States, he decided to enter America into World War I after the sinking of the Lusitania. Over a hundred Americans were killed and the seas were open to unrestricted submarine warfare.