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The Great war
Better known as the first world war. First war to bring entire world into conflict. -
The Lusitania
After the sinking of the British passenger ship Luistania, America started really paying attention to the war. President Wilson also asked for a cease fire on passenger ships -
Easter Uprising
After the Easter uprising in Ireland, most irish catholics in the United States opposed any inolvment in the war -
Germany makes its move
In january of 1917 Germany re-initiates unrestricted submrine warfare, and also invites Mexico to fight against the United Sates by sending them money. -
United States joins war effort
After spending three years neautral North America finally decides to join the allied powers. -
Armistice Day
After having its own problems with revolutionaries, Germany agrees to a cease fire and the Allied powers take the victory -
Treaty of Versailles
It specifically ended the state of war between Germany and the allied powers. Treaty stated that Germany must pay 132 billion to affected countries.
