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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was Assassinated
He was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. He was murdered along with his wife, Duchess Sophie. -
World War I Begins
Germany invades Belgium to try to attack Paris, France to weaken their empire. -
Germany Declares a "War Zone"
They enforce a blockade around Great Britain. Even neutral vessels were considered potential targets. -
Lusitania Sinks
German submarines sink the passenger liner Lusitania, killing over 100 Americans. -
Germany Limits Submarines
Because of all the outrage of the sinking of the Lusitania, Kaiser Wilhelm suspends unrestricted submarine warfare. -
Battle of Somme
The British and the French fight for the Somme River against the German Empire. This battle was the largest battle of World War I. Tanks are first introduced into battle. -
Zimmerman Note
A German telegram was sent to the Mexican ambassador declaring an alliance with them so they can attack the United States in exchange for U.S. territory. The British intelligence interrupted the telegram and published it into the U.S. newspaper to alarm everyone. -
The U.S. Enters War
President Wilson asks for a declaration of war against Germany. They join alliances with Britain and France. -
The Selective Service Act
Congress passes the Selective Service Act forcing all males between the ages of 21 and 35 to sign up for the draft. President Wilson signs the bill into law. -
Bolshevik's Successfully Overthrow the Russian Government
This revolution was tolerated by most workers, peasants and soldiers because the existing Provisional Government just wasn't working properly. -
President Wilson Issues the Fourteen Points to Peace
He believed his points would form a lasting peace. They had formed a basis for Germany's surrender in November 1918. -
Russia Drops out of War
Germany signs a peace treaty with the new Bolshevik government. The terms of the treaty give Germany all kind of territory. -
The Red Baron is Shot Down
Germany's fighter piolet, Baron Manfred von Richthofen, is shot down. He remains the most widely known fighter piolet of all time. -
Kaiser Wilhelm Flees Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm fled because Germany lost the Great War. He fled because all allied powers wanted to get rid of him. They blamed him for making them fight. -
War Ends
The signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany called for a ceasefire, ending the Great War. -
19th Amendment
They passed the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. -
Immigration Restriction
Congress passes immigration restrictions creating a quota for European immigration to the United States. -
Sacco and Vanzetti are Found Guilty
They are found guilty of first-degree murder even though there was no evidence. -
Baseball's Radio Broadcast
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies; broadcasted by KDKA. The broadcast brought the game for life and made baseball more popular. -
Yankee Stadium
Opening day for Yankee Stadium! -
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes The Great Gatsby! -
The Ku Klux Klansmen
The Ku Klux Klansmen marched on Pennsylvania Avenue in their white-hooded sheets. -
The First Solo Transatlantic Flight
Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo transatlantic flight, landing in Paris 33 hours after leaving New York. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
15 nations, including the United States, sign the pact outlawing war. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
It was the single bloodiest incident in a long term turf war between Al Capone's gang and Moran's gang. Al Capone is believed to have hired shooters to kill members of Moran's gang. -
Empire State Buiding Opens
Empire State building is opened becoming the largest the worlds tallest skyscrapper. -
Bonus Army Protests
Veterans in the Bonus Army protest in Washington, D.C. to get their money from World War I early. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt is Inaugurated
Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as president under his "New Deal" campaign. -
Tennessee Valley Authority is Created
The Tennessee Valley Authoritywas created to revitalize and give jobs to the Tennessee Valley. -
Works Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was set up to help America and create jobs. -
Social Security Act
Congress passes the Social Security Act giving money to elders for the first time. -
Neutrality Act
To keep United States out of war in Europe, congress passes the Neutrality Act. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, disappears. -
The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck published The Grapes of Wrath, later it was turned into a movie. -
The Wizard of Oz
Hollywood releases The Wizard of Oz, one of the first films in color. -
Dunkirk Evacuation
The evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, France. They were being cornered by the German soldiers. -
Bataan Death March
Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops were forced by the Japanese to march 65 miles to prison camps; thousands perished. -
Manhattan Project is Launched by Government
The research and development project that rpoduced the first atomic bombs during World War II. The Manhattan Project was led by the United States with the support of the United Kingdom and Canada. -
D-Day
The Allies invade Western Europe. This was also known as Operation Overlord. By late August of 1944, all of northern France had been liberated. -
Yalta Conference
This is the second wartime conference of Britain, Soviet Union, and the United States. They agreed to demand Germany's unconditional surrender and begin plans for post-war world. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters ending the European conflict of World War II. -
First Atomic Bomb Test
Manhattan Project comes to an explosive end, the first atomic bomb is successfully tested in Alamogordo, New Mexico. -
Nuremberg Trials
They were a series of 13 trials, included Nazi party officials and high ranking military officers. They also tried German lawyers and doctors. They were tried for crimes against peace and humanity. -
NATO is Established
Also known as North Atlantic Treay Organization, it was created by United States, Canada, and several Western European nations to provide security against the Soviet Union. -
Soviet Union Has Atomic Bomb
U.S.S.R. successfully detonates their first atomic bomb in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan. This atomic bomb was also known as "First Lightening". -
An End to School Segregation
The Brown v. Board of Education ruling declared racially segregated public schools were unequal. It was a violation of the 14th Amendment. -
White Citizen's Council is Formed
A group of middle and upper class white people founded the White Citizen's Council to oppose segregation. -
George Lee is Murdered
George Lee is fatally shot after leaving the court house after attempting to vote. -
Integrated Schools
The Supreme Court of the United States orders all schools to integrate. -
Emmett Till is Murdered
Emmett Till, only 14 years old, was visiting family when he was kidnapped.He was brutally beaten and shot, then dumped in the Tallahatchie river. He was killed for whistling at a white woman. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white person. She was arrested and fined $10. -
Boycott of Montgomery's Buses
After the arrest of Rosa Parks, Ralph Abernathy organized a bus boycott for all blacks in Montgomery, Alabama. They wouldn't ride any of the buses if they were going to be treated unfairly. -
Selma to Montgomery
Martin Luther King, Jr and the SCLC led a march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. They've made several attempts to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge and it only led to violence. -
The Civil Rights Bill
The U.S. Congress approves the first reconstruction of the Civil Rights Bill. Additional protection of voting rights are added. -
Little Rock Nine
Nine black students are sent to an all white school where the governor blocks them from entering the school. President Eisenhower sends troops and the National Guard to intervene.
