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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke was next in line for the throne of Austria-Hungary & wanted to visit Bosnia when a bomb was launched at him & his wife in a vehicle. The attack was made by Nedeljko Cabrinovic, a member of the Serbian terrorist group. Archduke, being unharmed, wanted to visit the victims of the attack in the hospital. His driver makes a wrong turn onto a street where Gavrilo Princip, a co-conspirator from the previous attack & notices. He decides to finish the job, leaving Archduke & his wife dead. -
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World War I
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The Declaration of WWI
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and asks to create an alliance with Germany. -
The Powers Are Decided
The Central and Allied powers are determined. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy were part of the triple alliance, also known as the Central powers. Great Britain, France Russia, and Serbia were the Allied powers. -
The Battle of Tannenberg
The Battle of Tannenberg was the first major battle of WW1. Germany won this war which proved they had the ability to defeat bigger armies. -
The Sinking of Lusitania
Lusitania was a British passenger liner which was wrecked by German soldiers. This event caused problems between Germany and America due to the attack on innocent Americans on the boat. -
The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was the longest and bloodiest battle of WW1. This battle took place at the Western Front and resulted in the loss of many soldiers and resources. -
The Battle at the Somme
The Battle at the Somme was a battle that took place at the French Somme river. This battle also resorted in the loss of a huge amount of soldiers and resources. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret telegram note from Germany. This note was sent to Mexico, asking to join Germany's side if America were to join the war. -
Russia Withdraws
Russia leaves WW1 due to exhaustion and wanting to focus on building a communist country. -
Russia Revolts
After terribly leading Russia to WW1, Russia revolted against Tsar Nicholas II. -
America Enters the War
Due to the previous obstacles, America decides to join the war and sides with the Allied powers. -
The Selective Service Act
An act passed to selectively choose people to join the military and other armed forces. -
The Battle of Mons
The final battle of WW1.The war finally ended on November 11, at the 11th hour in 1919 when both sides decided to negotiate. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles officially ended WW1 and was signed by France, America, Great Britain, and Italy -
The Creation of League of Nations
The League of Nations was created as part of the peace-keeping organization. This organization eventually failed and led to the next World War.