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The assassinated
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed. The U.S. did not get involved in the war. -
Britain Declares War on Germany
the United States officially declared it neutrality in the newly erupted World War I. -
The German U-Boat
The German boat torpedoes the British passenger Lusitania the Irish coast and it sunk in 18 minutes, drowned 1,201 person that includes 128 Americans. -
American revoting
The American re-elected the President Woodrow Wilson the person that campaigned the slogan -
The Day of the Zimmermann Telegram
The British intercepted and decoded a crucial telegram sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to the German ambassador in Mexico. -
United States Declaration of War on Germany
The United States officially declared war on Germany, marking their entry into World War I. -
First American Troops Arrive in France
The first contingent of American troops, known as "Doughboys," arrived in France during World War I. -
The Sedition Act
It made it illegal to speak negatively about the Government, the Military or war effort during times of War. -
Armistice Day
Marks the day when the armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, effectively ending World War I. -
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Marks the date when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I.