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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The first event that happened that lead to WW 1 was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The Archduke and his wife and Leopold Lojka were driving on June 28, 1914. A bomb was thrown by Nedeljko Cabrinovic that almost hit their car. The Archduke wanted to see the wounded from the bomb. Mr. Lojka did not know where to turn and he made a wrong turn because Gavrilo Princip was there. Gavilo Princip shot and killed the Archduke which cause WW 1. -
Austria-Hungary declares war
After The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Hungary declares was on Serbia. Hungary was going to attack Serbia due to the assassination. Serbia won against Austria-Hungary, Austria -Hungary had one of the greatest upset. -
Germany invades Luxembourg
Germany was planning to invade Luxembourg and Belgium thought August 2 to August 4. Germany invade Belgium because they wanted to maintain Belgium military. Germany destroyed 25,000 homes and other buildings Belgium fled from Germany army. -
The Sinking of The Lusitania
The Lusitania was a ship on its way to Liverpool from New York. The Germans attached and sunk the Lusitania without hesitation. This happened because Germany would attack anyone that entered the warzone. Germany believed that the Lusitania was giving resources to the British. In the ship 1,200 people perished including 128 Americans. This attack was the last straw for America so they joined the war. -
The Battle of the Somme
The British and the French joined forces to fight Germany on the western front. This battle took place by the Somme river. The British suffered huge casualties making it the bloodiest day in British military history. the reason for this battle was to aid the French during the Verdun battle where the British were punishing the French severely. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was Germany attacking Verdun because Germany wanted to darn French's man power. This battle was longest and the bloodiest battle because Germany and French didn't stop fighting. More then 550,000 people die and nobody won the battle. -
The Zimmerman Telegraph
Arthur Zimmerman who was a German, sent a telegram to Mexico which the US interrupted, asking for Mexico to joint the war. The telegram was sent so that if Mexico engaged in battle with America less supplies would go to Europe. Mexico refused to enter the war and Zimmerman's telegram helped convinced the US president to join the war. -
The Russian Revolution
One of the turning points in the was was the Russian Revolution. The Russian Revolution started when the Tzar was over thrown by Vladimir Lenin a communist. The communists Bolsheviks signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany. Russia withdrew from the war which meant no Eastern front. Russia then launched an offensive attach on the Western front. Russia looses in WW1 contribute to wide spread and economic hardship. -
America Joins WW1
After the sinking of the Lusitania, America declares war on Germany. Germany signed "Sussex Pledge" where it stated that any vessel entering the war zone will be given the opportunity to evacuate its occupants before being attacked. Germany failed to keep their oath and attacked the Lusitania killing all of its habitants. this was the reason America declared war on Germany. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolshevik revolution was the final phase of the Russian revolution. The leader was Vladimir Lenin. He called for Soviet government to be ruled by soldiers, peasants and workers. He became the first dictator leader of a communists state. -
Russia Leaves the War
Russia withdrew from WW1 because the Bolsheviks promised its people that if they came into power that they would exit the war against Germany. This was called the The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk between Soviet Union and the Central Powers that stated that Soviet Union will leave the war. -
The Battle of Cantigny
The battle of Cantigny was the first major American battle. This battle was fought by the Americans and the French against the Germans. Germany had the town Cantigny under its control since the beginning of the war. The Americans fought on foot and the French assisted by air. the Germans were defeated and the town went under France control. -
Armistice
The Armistice was the official name of the end of fighting. This happened on the 11 day of the 11 month of the 11th hour of 1918. It did not end WW1 but it did ceased fired from both sides while the end of the war was being discussed. -
The battle of Mons
The Battle of Mons was the last battle in World War 1. Canadian captured the Belgian towns of Mons. It was one of the longest lasting battles in World War 1. The Allied led to an aggressive series of offensives on the Western Front also know as the hundred days. The Allied forced to the Germany to retreat out of France and Belgium. -
The treaty of Versailles
Negotiation took place on June 28, 1919 between USA, Great Britain, Germany, and the US Allies. This negotiation lead to a treaty where Germany was accused of starting the war and heavy reparations on were placed on Germany. on the treaty Germany agreed to pay for all the damage and new countries were formed. The Treaty of Versailles ended WW1