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Archduke Ferdinand is Assasinated
This event leads to the start of WWI. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
They see Serbia as a threat towards the safety of their government and population. -
President Wilson announces U.S. will remain neutral
Important because not getting involved early can reduce number of casualties yet to come., -
Battle of Tannenberg begins
First Battle of WWI -
Unofficial Christmas truce is declared
People thought war aws going to end due to the holiday season. -
Dardanelles campaign begins
Campaign started in order to make propaganda for the recruiment of soldiers. -
Battle of Gallipoli begins
One of the most important battles in WWI strongest armies involved in this battle. -
British Lusitania Sunk
One of the reasons the U.S. will eventually get involved in the war. -
Tsar Nicholas II takes over Russian armies
Eventually will take full control of Russia. -
Battle of Jutland begins
Major naval battle of WWI. -
Battle of Somme Begins
Tanks are introduced for the first time. -
Tsar Nicholas II abdicates
He decides to abdicate because he knows if its not in this way it will be by force. -
U.S. declares war on Germany
Decide to join the war because allies are in need and everyone wants to bring down Germany's reign. -
Bolsheviks overthrow Russian army
After Tsar's reign it is easy for a group of people to take over as long as they have the support from the population. -
President Wilson issues Fourteen points
Issues the points in order to bring peace to the world. -
Russia signs Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Peace Treaty between Russia and Central Powers. -
Red Baron shot down
Baron Manfred is shot down while in a plane this action outrages the German army. -
Second Battle of Marne begins
Arguably the most important battle of WWI. -
Germany signs the Armistice in France
Ends the fighting on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. -
Treaty of Versailles is signed
Officially ends WWI.
