Events Leading Up To World War I

Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

This was the spark of World War I.

Emperor of Austria-Hungary Declares War On Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

This was because of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assasination.

Russia Joins World War I on Serbia's Side

Jul 31, 1914

Because Russia is Serbia's ally, Russia jmobilizes their forces.

Germany Declares War on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany was allied with Austria-Hungary and Russia was allied with Serbia.

Germany Declares War on France

Aug 3, 1914

This was part of Germany's strategy.

Germany Invades Beligum and Britain Declares War on Germany

Aug 4, 1914

Wanted an effort to capture Paris quickly. Britain and Belgium were allied.

Austria-Hungary Declares War on Russia

Aug 6, 1914

Austria-Hungary was allied with Germany, and Germany declared war on Russia, so Austria-Hungary did, too.

France Launches Offensive Directed towards German Border

Aug 22, 1914

27,000 French soldiers died.

Germany Launches Zepplin Attacks on England

Jan 19, 1915

2 German zepplins dropped bombs on Eastern coast of England.

Germany Blockades Britain

Feb 4, 1915

Germany blocks Britain with submarines.

Sinking of the Lusitania

May 7, 1915

Germany attacks this British ship with American passngers on it. US is mad.

Germany Stops Unreasonable Ship-Sinking

Aug 30, 1915

Germany notices that US is angered by Zimmermann Telegram and decides to end unreasonable ship-sinking.

Germany Sends the Zimmerman Telegram

Jan 19, 1917

Germany sends a telegram to Mexico asking for their help and promising Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to be recovered to them if they help Germnay in the war. The US enters the war shortly after.

Everyone finds out about Zimmerman Telegram

Mar 1, 1917

News of the Zimmeramnn Telegram is published, and the entire US finds out about it.

US Enters the War

Apr 6, 1917

The US declares war on Germany and its allies after the Zimmermann Telegram.