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Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot
On a visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, The Archduke and his wife were killed by the Serb nationalist group the Black Hand. They were killed because Austria- Hungary annexed Serbia and was trying to conquer their land. Gavrilo Princip was the shooter representing the Black Hand. -
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Sinking of the Lusitania
The British ship "Lusitania" was sunk by a German submarine because Britain had a Naval blockade on Germany. The ship was torpedoed by a German U boat and sunk in 18 minutes, killing 1,198 people including 128 U.S citizens. -
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National Defense Act
Provided major restrusting of the U.S Army expanding the size of the Nation Guard, establishing Reserve Officer Training Corps -
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Return of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Germany renews unrestricted Warfare when the United States joins the Allies in 1917. They no longer have to appease the U.S by surfacing before launching their torpedoes. -
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U.S Breaks Diplomatic Relations With Germany
After Germany unrestricted Submarine Warfare, U.S broke relations and declared war on Germany two months later with approval from Woodrow Wilson and Congress. The U.S broke relations because -
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U.S.S Housatonic Sunk
"You are carrying foodstuffs to an enemy of my country, and though I am sorry, it is my duty to sink you."- German commander warning Captain P.A Ensor -
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U.S Declares War
After several days of debate, 373 to 50 vote in favor of war came at 3:12 am. -
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Second Liberty Loan
Yes, propoganda was used by the government to promote the Second Liberty Loan during WWI. Germans were demonized in posters and articles to raise money for the war. -
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Selective Service Act
Required all men between ages of 21-30 to apply for the draft lottery for the Army. The ages were later changed to 18-45. The act got more soliders to join the army. -
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First Liberty Loan
The government appealed to patriotism to raise money for war efforts. Americans loaded the government money from the secertary of treasury. When Americans invested they would gain money over time. -
First Liberty Loan
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War Industries Board
The War Industries Board was created to coordinate the production of war materials and the purchase of war supplies. -
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Lever Food and Fuel Control Act
The Lever Food and Fuel Control Act of 1917 created a FoodAdministration headed by future president Herbert Hoover during World WarI; the administration sought to raise agricultural production while reducingcivilian use of foodstuffs in order to conduct the war efficiently, asexemplified by the slogan "food will win the war. -
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War Revenue Act
Act signed by Wilison, to raise money for the war. The Act increased federal income tax rates while lowering exemptions. -
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Railroads Are Nationalized
an industry is nationalized when it is changed from a private company to property of National government or state -
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Third Liberty Loan
The average Liberty Loan in 1918 was $100. -
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Steel Price
The average steel cost in 1918 was $23.20 per ton -
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German begin massive offense on western front
The Germans made a final push near the end of the war trying to end WWI. “ We must strike at the earliest moment before the Americans can throw strong forces into the scale. We must beat the British.” -
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First independent action by the American Expeditionary Force
General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces and launched their first major offensive in Europe as an independent army. -
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Battle of Belleau Wood
The battle of Belleau Wood, The Marines confirmed that they had taken the entire woods. To clear the woods fully, the Marines resorted to hand-to-hand fighting with bayonets and knives. -
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Second Battle of the Marne
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Second Battle of the Marne
The term “Doughboy” during WWI was used to refer to troops deployed to Europe as part of the American Expeditionary Forces -
Battle of Meuse-Argonne
The outcome of the battle of Meuse-Argonne is a victory for the Allies and lead to the German surrender ending the World War -
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Fourth Liberty Loan
The US government raised a total of $25 billion in Liberty Loans. -
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Armistice
The fourteen points speech was given by president Wilson to congress, calling for peace in Europe. He declared that WW1 was fought for moral cause and a league of Nations should be established. -
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