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The death of Franz Ferdinand.
The death of Franz and his wife caused the war to begin in Europe.
His death occurred in the summer of 1914 in Bosnia, Sarajevo. He was warned that there was some terrorist activity going on which the black hand had participated in. He was attacked twice on the way to the palace and returning home.
Citation: Franz Ferdinand.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 22 Jan. 2019, www.biography.com/people/franz-ferdinand-9300680. -
U.S Proclaims Neutrality
Woodrow Wilson proclaims Neutrality on August 4, 1914.
This opened a chance for America to make money by supplying both sides with ammunition and rations because both countries didn't have the resources to provide for themselves. They were trying to starve each other. Americans would ship their goods in ships.
Citation: https://www.politico.com/story/2009/08/us-proclaims-neutrality-in-world-war-i-august-4-1914-025751 -
Tech Development of World War 1
World War 1 caused a change in the military. At first, they were fighting on trenches but then they started using higher weaponry machine guns, chemical weapons, planes. which required them to use higher equipment as well. Governments put pressure on the scientist to create new weaponry. Editors, History.com. “Tech Developments of World War I.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 21 May 2014, www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/tech-developments-of-world-war-i-video -
Telegram Lead America To War.
The Zimmermann telegram was sent to the German ambassador in Mexico. By the secretary of Germany, Arthur Z. Instructing that they were willing to help them gain back territory in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona. Right after Wilson got the intercepted telegram three more ships were sunken by Germany. April 2, 1917, Wilson asked Congress for the declaration of war. https://www.politico.com/story/2009/08/us-proclaims-neutrality-in-world-war-i-august-4-1914-025751 -
Selective Service Act
Woodrow Wilson asked every citizen in the United States to reserve and utilize food in a controlled manner to help soldiers in war. He also drafted people to serve. 24 million were registered for the Selective Service Act.
Holloway, Maryann. “What Happened on May 18th – The Selective Service Act.” -
The Second Battle of the Marne
"The second battle in Marne lasted from July 15 to, August 6, 1918."
Allies gathered information regarding the Germans counteroffensive which leads them to break their resistance. Germans lost 139,000 men in general. "The allied attack was the first in a series of sustained offensive that would bring the war to an end."
Citation: Hickman, Kennedy. “Germany's Last Chance: Second Battle of the Marne.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 8 June 2018, www.thoughtco.com/second-battle-of-the-marne-2361412. -
Treaty Signed; War Over
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace settlement signed after World War 1 ended which was in 1918. The treaty was signed in a palace near Paries. Important politicians there were David L, George C, Woodrow Wilson. The treaty could be divided into 3 parts, Territorial, military, financial.Pruitt, Sarah.“How the Treaty of Versailles and German Guilt Led to World War II.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 June 2018, www.history.com/news/treaty-of-versailles-world-war-ii-german-guilt-effects.
