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The United States declares war on Germany
The cause of this war is because there were unrestricted submarine warfare and congress approved a resolution declaring war with Germany. -
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Ferdinand took a wrong turn in Bosnia and got shot twice by Gavrilo Princip which was because he wanted to destroy Austro-Hungarian rule in the Balkans and to unite the south slav peoples into a federal nation, But then he killed Archduke's wife Sophie by shooting her in her abdomen. After this happened it created ww1 because of many reasons. -
why archduke was so important
Franz Ferdinand's assassination led to the July Crisis and precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia, which in turn triggered a series of events that eventually led – four weeks after his death – to Austria-Hungary's allies and Serbia's allies declaring war on each other, starting World War I. -
Austria Hungary invades Russia
When Franz Ferdinand died there was tension with the Balkans. Then the crisis spreaded and people support either Austria or Serbia. But Austria knew that Serbia would involve Russia. -
Italy declaring war on Austria-hungary
Italy was with the triple alliance with Germany and Austria Hungary. But Italy remained neutral and then there was a disagreement that led to Italy going to war with Austria Hungary. -
Germany attacks Verdun
Germany had attacked Verdun because the French fortress of Verdun had threatened the main Germany communication lines. -
Battle of Somme
The Somme fought so that they could take the pressure of the French. They also did this so that they could wear down the Germany army. -
Battle of Somme end
The British commander had called a halt to his army's offensive near the Somme River. Which ended the battle of the Somme. -
Russia signs Armistance with Germany
They did this because Russia lost all of Ukraine and most of Belarus. Then they also lost three Baltic republics. -
Italy and Austria war end
The Italians had won the war and they had taken 300,000 prisoners. Then the war was over. -
ending and starting
World War 1 started on July 28th, of 1914 and ended on November 11th, 1918 over the death of Archduke and his wife Sophie. -
British and American forces enter Germany
The British and American forces had fought their way into Western Germany. Then the American forces had made a Germany city fall. -
United states Senate fails to ratify Treaty of Versailes
The Lodge sent to the Senate floor a treaty with 14 reservations. But they don't have an amendment, and the Lodge resolution also failed on a 39-55 vote. -
Treaty of Versailles takes affect
It went into effect and let Germany territories to neighboring countries. It also let German territories under international supervision. -
United States signs separate peace treaties with Germany
The United States had signed a peace treaty to Germany but it never joined the League of Nations. They also had friendly relations.