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Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
By a Serbia Nationalist, which led to the start of WW1. -
Blank Check
Kaiser of Germany, Wilhelm II, pledges support to Austria-Hungary and offers a blank check as to whatever action they choose to do with their conflict with Serbia. -
Ten-Point Ultimatum
Austria-Hungary sent Serbia a ten point ultimatum , final set of harsh demands, on July 23 with 2 days to respond. Unwilling to comply with every demand, A-H declined Serbia and declared war on July 28. -
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Countries At War
1 - Germany declares war on Russia.
3 - Germany declares war on France.
4 - Germany declares on Belgium; Britain declares war on Germany
5 - Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
10 - France declares on Austria-Hungary
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Lusitania Sinking
Germany submarines sinks a ship containing 128 Americas that all died. Happened because of Germany not wanting the U.S. to smuggle supplies. -
Italy against Austria-Hungary
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary and enters the war. -
United States against Germany
United States cuts all ties with Germany because Germany went back to unrestricted submarine warfare. -
U.S. Enter the War
U.S. declares war on Germany officially entering WW1, 3 years after it started. -
American Troops Arrive
American troops start to arrive in Europe. -
Presenting the 14 Points
President Woodrow Wilson presents outline of 14th points to Congress for peace. -
Battle of Cantigny
U.S. is victorious against the Germans. Was the first independent American operation. -
America Stops German Forces
America stops German forces in their attempt in crossing the Marne River at Chateau-Thierry. Turning point in WW1, as it stopped the German forces from capturing France and their capital. -
St. Mihiel Attack
America's first army attack St. Mihiel. Significant because first major offensive by the U.S. and hindered rail communications between Paris and eastern front Germany -
Agreement of 14 Points
U.S. and allied countries agree to 14 points except for Britain and France who express reservations about 2 of the points. -
End of WW1
Germany signs the Armistice at Compiegne ending WW1. -
18th Amendment
Congress passes the 18th amendment, the prohibition of alcohol. -
Treaty of Versailles & Guarantee
Allied and German represented at Treaty of Versailles. United States signs treaty of Guarantee pledging to protect France in unprovoked attacks by Germany. -
U.S. Concerns with Treaty of Versailles
United States doesn't sign Treaty of Versailles due to concern of infringing on Congresses power to declare war. -
U.S. Declines Again
U.S. fails to ratify the Treaty of Versailles again for the 2nd time. However, signs a separate peace treaty with Germany, Austria, and Hungary. -
19th Amendment
U.S. Congress ratifies the 19th Amendment giving America woman the right to vote. -
29th President of the U.S.
Warren G. Harding gets elected as the 29th President of the U.S. -
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Washington Naval Conference
Called by the United States gathering world's largest naval powers-USA, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy-to hopefully elevate the tensions growing in East Asia. -
30th President of the U.S.
President Harding dies which leads to Vice president Calvin Coolidge finishing the term and get reelected as the 30th president. -
Immigration Act Basic Law
Limited the amount of immigrators allowed in the U.S. through quota and excluded immigrants from Asia. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart awarded a medal of recognition for her transatlantic flight and was named first woman in history to fly across the Atlantic.