Important Events of WW1

Assassination of Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

In 1914, Franz Ferdinand and his wife decided to tour the Capital in a convertible. They were turning a corner when they were shot a killed. This event caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, officially starting WW1.

Blank Cheque

Jul 5, 1914

This issued by Germany, for Austria. It stated, “if you ever go to war, we’ve got your back.” Basically Germany reassuring their help and support towards Austria in case of war.

Germany Declares War on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

When Germany declared war on Russia was when Germany officially entered WW1. Germany saw Russia as a big threat. Germany also strived to be a “world power.”

Russian Revolution

Mar 8, 1917

This occurred during the final phase of WW1. This Revolution removed Russia from the war. The Russian empire was transformed. The war that WW1 created in Russia almost made the revolution inevitable.

Russia Surrenders

Mar 3, 1918

Russia’s participation in WW1 officially ended when the treaty of Brest-litovsk was signed by the Soviet Government of Russian and the central powers. Because of this, Germany now only had to fight one-front war.

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

This treaty marked the end of WW1. However, it put all of the blame on Germany for starting the war, destruction, and aggression. Therefore, there were new boundaries set for Germany.

League of Nations

Jan 10, 1920

After WW1, the League of Nations was formed. It was a group who tried to solve problems/disputes of countries before they went into warfare again. An effort for international peace.