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Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot-Why?
On the ninth of June in 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated by a secret nationalist group called the Black Hand. This serbian group was provoked to do this because of the annexation by Austria-Hungary and they believed strongly that the territories should be apart of Serbia. On Ferdinand's visit he and his wife Sophie are shot and killed by Gavrilo Princip. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot-Why? Links
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Sinking of the Lusitania- Why was it shot? Links
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Sinking of the Lusitania- Why was it shot?
On the seventh of June in 1915, the Lusitania is attacked by Germany. Britain identified the Lusitania as a passenger boat but there were conflictions as to if that was correct because of the munitions abord. Germany warns Britain to tell the Lusitania to take an alternate route because they believed it to be an enemy boat and would fire against it. The boat continued to go in the warned area and was torpedoed. This is caused by Germany's drive for war but also Britain's lack of communication -
National Defense Act- What did it do?
The National Defense Act deals primarily with the National Guard and expanding it. This act was signed by president Woodrow Wilson on the third of June in 1916. -
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Germany renews unrestricted warfare-Why? Links
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Germany renews unrestricted warfare-Why?
On the first of February, 1917 Germany declares that they will no longer be following restricted submarine warfare. -
U.S breaks diplomatic relations with Germany- Why? Link
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U.S breaks diplomatic relations with Germany- Why?
On the third of February in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson announces that the U.S is obligated to break free from diplomatic relations with Germany. The underlying reason that this was necessary to our government is because Germany reintroduced unrestricted warfare. President Woodrow Wilson believed that we needed to do this to preserve the respectability and honor the U.S holds. With this, the U.S ambassador in Berlin ceased to exist and all U.S pris -
U.S declares war-Voting results in Congress?
On April second, 1917 the United States declares war on Germany. It wasn't until four days later on April 6, 1917 that congress votes yes. The U.S senate voted at an 82-6 ration for entering the war and then the House of Representatives voted 373 to 50. After this America enters the war. -
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First Liberty Loan-What was a liberty loan?
On April 24, 1917 The United States congressed passed the act that used liberty bonds to help raise funds for the war effort. Secretary of treasury William Gibbs Mcadoo conceived the loans. Propaganda is utilized greatly to help support the bonds making them look as patriotic as possible. -
First Liberty Loan-What was a liberty loan? Links
http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/liberty-bonds.htm
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Selective Service Act- What did it do? Links
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/america-enters-world-war-i
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Selective Service Act- What did it do?
On May 18, 1917 congress passes Woodrow Wilson's act to ultimately get men into the war against Germany. This act forces all men between the ages of twenty one and thirty to register to enlist in the war. Before this act only approximately 100,000 men had signed up for the war but a few months after it's passed nearly 10 million men had registered. -
War industries Board- What was it's responsibility? Links
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War industries Board- What was it's responsibility?
On July 28, 1917 the War industry Board is created during WW1. It is known as one of the first U.S agencies, dealing with materials needed for the war. It was meant to be an efficient and effective way to produce materials for the war as well as eliminating some of the waste produced. -
Lever Food and Fuel Control Act- What did this do? Links
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Lever Food and Fuel Control Act- What did this do?
The Level Food and Fuel Control Act was created on August 10, 1917. This act is passed to regulate production of food and drinks as well as fuel. The act was necessary for the war. -
War Revenue Act- What did this do? LInks
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War Revenue Act- What did this do?
On October 3, 1917 the War Revenue Act is passed. This act is passed to increase profits for the war effort. The act dealt with a major increase in taxes. An example for how high the new rate was is a taxpayer with an income of 40,000 has a 16% tax rate and a taxpayer making 1.5 million has a rate of 67%. -
Second Liberty Loan- Did the Government use propaganda to sell bonds?
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Second Liberty Loan- Did the Government use propaganda to sell bonds?
In World War 1 the government used propaganda to sell war bonds. It was used in 1917 to 1918 in order to raise money to fund for the war. The result if you brought a liberty bond you would be loaning the government money but later on after the war was over you would get the money back. After a certain amount of time you would even get paid back more because of interest. Woodrow Wilson took a big because it was in his presidency. -
Railroads are nationalized- What does it mean if an industry is nationalized? Links
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Railroads are nationalized- What does it mean if an industry is nationalized?
On December 26, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson announced the nationalization of a majority of the U.S' railroads. Nationalization of an industry is bringing a private industry into ownership of the public. -
Maximum prices for steel- How much did steel cost in 1918?
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Maximum prices for steel- How much did steel cost in 1918?
The cost of steel in 1918 was increased because of the value because of the value of steel. The price in 1918 was 2.89 -
Germans begin massive offensive on the western front- Why now? Links
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Germans begin massive offensive on the western front- Why now?
On March 21, 1918 Germany begins massive offense on the Western Front near Somme, France. Due to the exit of Russia, Germany now had access to shift 44 divisions of men to this front. Erich Ludendorff lauches a new plan that becomes known as Kaisershlacht. -
Third Liberty Loan-How much did the average bond coat in 1918? Links
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Third Liberty Loan-How much did the average bond coat in 1918?
The third liberty pin is issued by U.S Congress to increase the profits for liberty bonds once again. These buttons issued were supposed to be worn on the daily basis by men on the to show contribution to the war effort. The average bond cost was -
Battle of Belleau Wood- The first seizable action- Outcome?
On June 6, 1918 the battle of Belleau Wood breaks out becoming the first large scale battle in WW1 fought by the American Soldiers. -
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Second Battle of the Marne- German Offensive stopped-What's a doughboy?
The Battle of the Marne takes place from July 15-18. The outcome of this battle is a shift in the balance of power. A doughboy is -
Second Battle of the Marne- German Offensive stopped-What's a doughboy?
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First Independent action by the American Expeditionary Force-Who commanded this?
On September 4, 1918 U.S commander John J. Pershing commanded the AEF in Europe. He was chosen by President Woodrow WIlson after his neutrality plan fails. -
First Independent action by the American Expeditionary Force-Who commanded this?Links
Text Links: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/john-j-pershing
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900,000 Americans in the battle of Meuse- Argone-Outcome?
On September 26, 1918 the Battle of Meuse-Argonne becomes one of the most life threatening battles America had ever faced. -
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Armistice-What were the 14 points
Armistice day represents the end of the war on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The Fourteenth Points speech given by President Woodrow WIlson was a statement of principles for peace that was used for peace negotiations -
Armistice-What were the 14 points- Links
Text links: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/world-war-i-ends
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