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The Assassantion
The archduke and his wife had traveled to Sarajevo to inspect armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A young group of Armed Serbian Nationalists(all believed the territories should be part of Serbia) made a plan to kill Archduke Franz Ferdinand. They followed through with the plan and the archduke as well as his wife were assassinated. -
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The War
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The Declaration
Austria-Hungary instantly blamed the Serbian Government for the attack. On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia even though Russia supported Serbia. -
The First Invasion and Battle
The Battle of Mons, which was the first major war battle, started when Germany invaded France. This was a battle of movement unlike the mostly used trench warfare -
Italy Joins
Italy declares war on Germany and Austria. -
Tanks Join the Battle
At the Battle of Somme there was the first major use of tanks, though it was technically the second. -
A new British Prime Minister
Lloyd George becomes British Prime Minister. -
New Challenger
The USA declares war on Germany. -
The Second Battle of the Marne
The second Battle of the Marne was the start of the collapse of the German Army -
The Turn of the Navy
Germany’s navy mutinied. -
The Start of Peace
Turkey made peace with the other countries. -
The Effect of the Start
Austria made peace with the other countries. -
Nearing the End
Kaiser William 2 abdicated from his position. -
Final Step to Peace
Germany signs an Armistice marking the official end date of World War One. -
A Conference of Peace
A peace conference met at Paris -
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Post-war
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The Treaty
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by the Germans. -
The Naval Fleet Dealt With
The German Naval Fleet that had mutinied was dealt with.