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Archduke Ferdinand Murdered
Archduke Ferdinand (heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne), and his wife Sophie, were shot to death after avoiding a car bomb, by Gavrilo Princip. Gavrilo was a member of the Black Hand, a group attempting to asasinate the arch-duke. Cartoon showing the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Digital image. History. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://www.history.com/news/the-assassination-of-archduke-franz-ferdinand-100-years-ago. -
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Timeline of WW1
History.com Staff. "World War I History." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2009. Web. 03 Mar. 2017. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history. "Timeline of World War One." History Learning Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2017. https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-one/timeline-of-world-war-one/. "WW1 Timeline" WW1 Timeline - A Detailed History of the Great War 1914-1918. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2017. http://www.greatwar.co.uk/timeline/ww1-timeline.htm. -
Germany gives blank check
Germany gives Austria-Hungary a blank check assurance, promising their support with whatever punitive decision Austro-Hungary makes against Serbia.
Austrian Field-marshal, Left, Franz Conrad Von Hotzendorf (1852 - 1925), Pours over a Map. Digital image. Express. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://www.express.co.uk/news/world-war-1/487057/WWI-World-War-One-Kaiser-Germany-Austro-Hungary-Serbia-1914-Bismarck. -
Serbia tries to gain help from Russia
Serbia sends a letter to Tsar Nicholas asking for help with menacing Austria-Hungary, but it was to no avail.
Tsar Nicholas Ii. Digital image. BlogQpot. N.p., n.d. Web. http://blogqpot.com/images/historian%20views%20of%20tsar%20nicholas%20ii. -
Austria-Hungary calls for arrest of the Black Hand leaders
After the murder of Archduke Franz, Austria-Hungary demanded the arrest of the 3 main leaders of the Black Hand, but Serbia said it would break their constitution to hand them over. This eventually led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.
The Black Hand. Digital image. Mafia Today. N.p., n.d. Web. https://mafiatoday.com/mafia-families-gangs-gangsters/mafia-gangs-early-20th-century/the-black-hand/. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
After Serbia refused to hand over the leaders of the Black Hand, Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia, and started the first World War.
Austria-Hungary Declares War On Serbia. Digital image. VelikiRat. N.p., n.d. Web. http://velikirat.com/odgovor-srbije-i-objava-rata/. -
Germany declares war on Russia
A few days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, both Russia and Germany declared war on one another. -
Germany declares war on France
On this date, Germany declared war on France, and a few hours later France declared war on Germany. Both countries begin readying their troops. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Germany's troops march into neutral Belgium, causing anger in many countries, especially Britain who declares war on Germany. In the next 10 days, Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and France and Britain declare war on Austro-Hungary. -
The beginning of the Battle of Mons
General Kluck (German) and his troops attacked British forces near the Mons-Conde Canal and forced the Brits to retreat to the River Marne.British Infantry Waiting to Advance in the Mons Area Prior to the Battle.
Digital image. The Battle Of Mons. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://www.britishbattles.com/firstww/battle-mons.htm. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The Lusitania was a passenger ship that was sunk on May 7th, 1915 by German U-Boat manned by Captain Schweiger.
Illustration of the Sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Digital image. About Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://history1900s.about.com/cs/worldwari/p/lusitania.htm. -
Allied troops land at Salonika
Anglo-French troops land in Salonika (Greek port) to provide aid for Serbia. http://poppycockww1.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/salonika-map.jpg -
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
The British intercepted a German telegram sent to Mexico. It instructed Mexico to side with Germany when the US and Germany fought. This sparked outrage throughout the US and thoughts of entering the war began to surface.
Zimmerman Telegram (Not decoded). Digital image. National Archives. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/zimmermann. -
US entry into World War 1
On April 2nd, President Woodrow Wilson stood before congress and requested to declare war on Germany. On April 4th, the senate agreed to enter the World War. They were drawn into the war on the side of the Allies on April 6th. World War 1 US Army Recruiting Poster. Digital image. American Historama. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/us-entry-into-ww1.htm. -
Battle of Saint Mihiel
This was a major WW1 battle fought from September 12-15th. It included French Troops and American Expeditionary forces. It ended with an Allied Victory. Men of the 16th Infantry near St. Baussent, France, Marching towards St. Mihiel. Signal Corps Photograph. Digital image. First Division Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. -
Paris Peace Conference
This conference took place in Versailles, near Paris. Representatives from about 30 nations gathered to discuss terms of peace after the war. Paris Peace Conference. Digital image. Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CP%5CA%5CParisPeaceConference.htm. -
Treaty Of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty that signified the end of the First World War. It was signed exactly 5 years after the murder of Archduke Franz, the event that initially started the war. Treaty Of Versailles. Digital image. Office of the Historian. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1914-1920/paris-peace. -
The Dawes Plan
This was an attempt to solve problems revolved around Germany paying for repairs to all the countries it wrecked havoc on. This plan was named after chairman Charles Dawe. Harles G. Dawes (Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress). Digital image. Office of the Historian. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. -
Hitler begins to write Mein Kampf
He was released from his 5 month prison sentence where he began writing his famous book, Mein Kampf. Cover of a 1943 Edition of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf. Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler, Volumes 1 and 2 (ed. 855), 1943. Digital image. Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., n.d. Web. -
Ban on Hitler is lifted
After his Mein Kampf was published, and he began to publically share his ideas, Hitler speaking was banned. On March 10th, the ban was lifted and he was allowed to convert people to his beliefs. Adolf Hitler. Digital image. Bio. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://www.biography.com/people/adolf-hitler-9340144. -
The Young Plan
The Young Plan was a second version of the Dawes Plan. A new committee, led by chairman Owen D. Young, revised the plan and it was set into effect on September 1st. The Dawes Plan 1924, the Young Plan. Digital image. History 12. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://clairehistory12.weebly.com/the-dawes-plan-1924-the-young-plan-1929.html. -
Stock Market Crash of 1929
On October 29th, investors traded 4 times the normal amount in a single day, causing a crash known as Black Tuesday. Billions of dollars were lost, and thousands of investors were lost. Many refer to this date as the beginning of the Great Depression. Newspaper announcing Black Tuesday. Digital image. Things That Happened. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. http://thingsthathappened.weebly.com/black-tuesday-october-22-1929-stock-market-crash.html. -
End of the Great Depression
The Great Depression ends when the US declares war on Japan, and creates more jobs, fixing the economy. 2 men wearing "job wanted" signs. Digital image. Tes Teach. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2017. https://www.tes.com/lessons/WsLvNGz1QWWE-Q/the-great-depression.
