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Franz Ferdinand's Death
Was shot by Gavrilo Princip. Considered to be the event that started World War I. -
Lusitania sunk
The day the ship of Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat -
Battle of Somme
This was the day that the Battle of Somme took place. The British and French had begun fighting the Germans. This battle led to over 57,000 casualties for the British, and only around 2,000 for the French. -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Begins
The Germans declared an area as a warzone and stated that they would destroy anything they wished that would dare enter the viscinity. This, along with the Zimmerman Note, led the U.S. to war with Germany. -
Zimmerman Note Captured
The day the Zimmerman note was captured by the British. This led to conflict with the U.S. -
Declaration Of War
This was the day in history when the United States declared war on Germany. -
War Industries Board Created
This board was created to get citizens to purchase War Bonds, -
League of Nations Formed
This was when Woodrow Wilson suggested the last of his Fourteen Points: The League of Nations to be formed. -
Armistice Day
The day the Germans were defeated and the Allies claimed victory.
