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Assassination
Franz Ferdinand assassinated; war begins in Europe -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Lusitania sinks- public opinion turns against Germany. Kills 1,198 people. -
Major Battles
Battle of Verdun begins -
Major Battles
Battle of Somme begins -
US Enters WWI
US begins to send troops -
Selective Service Act
Congress passes -
End of WWI
Armistice agreement ends WWI on 11/11/1918.
