world war 1

Early 20th Century Alliances form

Jan 1, 1900

Triple Alliance – Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Triple Entente – France, Russia, and Britain alliances were made to protect each other and in hopes of conserving the peacer through out Europe

early 20th century Serbs and Austro Empire

Jan 1, 1900

Beginning of 20th century -
Due to nationalism, many did not like the idea of being dominated by a foreign country. When Austria-Hungary took control of Bosnia-Herzegovina, a province in the Balkans, many Serbs were outraged at suddenly being part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Early 20th century military

Jan 1, 1900

By the beginning of the 20th C., Germany had the strongest army and the most powerful arsenal of weapons in Europe. However, in the sea, Germany was no match for the British Empire, who built the largest battleship ever, the HMS Dreadnought. THis rivalry leads to competition.

Assasination of Ferdinand 28 Jun 1914

Jun 28, 1914

Assasination of Ferdinand
28 Jun 1914 June 28, 1914- Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary are assassinated in Sarajevo by a Bosnian Serb nationalist. Austria gives Serbia an ultimatum that would turn Serbia into an Austrian puppet state. Serbia refuses to comply.

blank check 28 Jul 1914

Jul 20, 1914

blank check
28 Jul 1914 July 28, 1914- After receiving a “blank check” from Germany guaranteeing its unconditional support for Austria-Hungary, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Russia, an ally of Serbia, begins mobilizing its army to defend Serbia against Austria. (turnin point for Austria)Austria-Hungary’s decision to declare war on Serbia will result in the destruction of the Austro-Hungarian empire.

Germany declares war on Russia *Russia, France turning point 1 Aug 1914

Aug 1, 1914

Germany declares war on Russia *Russia, France turning point
1 Aug 1914 August 1, 1914- Germany declares war on Russia. Russia asks France, its ally, to mobilize.*Russia, France turning point

Britain gives ultimatum *Britain turning point 3 Aug 1914

Aug 3, 1914

Britain gives ultimatum *Britain turning point
3 Aug 1914 August 3, 1914- Germany declares war on France and invades neutral Belgium. Germany hoped to knock France out of the war before and avoid a two-front war. Britain, Belgium’s protector, gives an ultimatum to the Germans to withdraw from Belgium then declares war when Germany ignores the ultimatum.*Britain turning pointGermany’s decision to violate Belgian neutrality brings Great Britain into the war and causes the war to go on for four bl

Canada joins war *Turning point for Canada 4 Aug 1914

Aug 4, 1914

Canada joins war *Turning point for Canada
4 Aug 1914 . August 4, 1914- Canada, as a member of the British Empire, is required to go to war along with Britain and other countries of the Empire.*Turning point for CanadaCnadians automatically enetered the war as part of the British Empire when British declared war. However, they were still proud to fight for their country.

war measures act 22 Aug 1914

Aug 22, 1914

war measures act
22 Aug 1914 August 22, 1914- The Canadian government passes the War Measures Act which gives the government the power to arrest anyone considered “a threat” to the country. Thousands of Ukrainians and Germans, were arrested and placed in detention camps

Battle of Marne * Germany Turning point 1 Sep 1914

Sep 1, 1914

Battle of Marne * Germany Turning point
1 Sep 1914 Autumn 1914- French and British forces stop the advancing Germans at the Battle of the Marne. Soon, the trench systems stretch from the English Channel to the Swiss border. *Turning point for Germany Germnay threw all of its forces here against the French in the Battle of Marne. Germany was denied of a quick victory in the West, so a two front war became reality for the Germans. As a result, the war reached stalemate and trench lines moved ver

Battle of Ypres 22 Apr 1915

Apr 22, 1915

Battle of Ypres
22 Apr 1915 April 22, 1915- Second Battle of Ypres. The Germans first use poison gas in an attempt to break through the British and French front lines. Canadian forces help stop the German advance in their first battles of the war.

Lusitania sinks 7 May 1915

May 7, 1915

Lusitania sinks
7 May 1915 May 7, 1915- A German U-boat sinks the ocean liner Lusitania, killing many Americans. The United States threatens to enter the war if Germany does not stop unrestricted submarine warfare. Germany agrees to this temporarily.

Battle of Somme 1 Jul 1916

Jul 1, 1916

Battle of Somme
1 Jul 1916 July 1, 1916- Battle of the Somme. The British launch the biggest attack of the war so far. British and the Canadians soldiers attack the German trenches in the Somme. By the end of the first day, over 50,000 British troops have been killed or wounded. April 6, 1917- The United States declares war on Germany and its allies.

Battle of Verdun 21 Nov 1916

Nov 21, 1916

Battle of Verdun
21 Nov 1916 February 21-November 1916- The German Army launches a attack on the French at Verdun, in order to destroy the French Army. Both sides lose over a million men altogether. The German offensive almost shatters the French Army. From this point on, the French Army loses its ability to take offensive action on the Western Front.

US joins war *U.S. turning point 6 Apr 1917

Apr 6, 1917

US joins war *U.S. turning point
6 Apr 1917 April 6, 1917- The United States declares war on Germany.*U.S. turning pointThe U.S. now becomes involved in European affairs for the rest of the century and helps turn the tide towards an Allied victory.

Vimy Ridge * Canada. turning point 9 Apr 1917

Apr 9, 1917

Vimy Ridge * Canada. turning point
9 Apr 1917 April 9-12, 1917- The Canadian Army launches a successful attack against the Germansat Vimy Ridge in France. This victory boosts Canada’s reputation in the eyes of the world. * Canada. turning pointThis victory marks the start of Canada’s drive for increased autonomy from Great Britain.

Paschendaele 31 Jul 1917

Jul 31, 1917

Paschendaele
31 Jul 1917 July 31, 1917- British launch a major offensive in the Paschendaele region of Belgium, and hope to finally defeat the Germans. Canadian troops capture Pashendaele, but the British suffer almost half a million casualties. The British Army is not capable of any more offensives.

Military Service Act 29 Aug 1917

Aug 29, 1917

Military Service ACt
29 Aug 1917 August 29, 1917- Canada introduces the Military Service Act, also known as conscription. The act was introduced because of heavy losses in France . People in Quebec riot in protest against the act which they think favors the English. . Conscription will continue to be a serious threat to Canadian unity for the next half century.

Russian revolution * Russia turning point1 Nov 1917

Nov 1, 1917

Russian revolution * Russia turning point
1 Nov 1917 March-November 1917- The Russian Revolution forces Czar Nicholas II to abdicate. The government is eventually taken over by the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin. * Russia turning pointRussia is knocked out of the war, and the communists work to change the nation permanently.

Mont Blanc explode 6 Dec 1917

Dec 6, 1917

Mont Blanc explodes
6 Dec 1917 December 6, 1917- The Belgian relief ship Imo collides with the French explosives freighter Mont Blanc, which explodes and destroys much of Halifax harbor.

Germans retreats 1 Jul 1918

Jul 1, 1918

Germans retreats
1 Jul 1918 March-July 1918- The Germans launch their last major offensive of the war before the arrival of American troops. It fails, and the Germans begin retreating from France.

Armistice 4 Oct 1918

Oct 4, 1918

Armistice
4 Oct 1918 October 4, 1918- Germany asks the U.S. for an armistice based on President Wilson’s 14 Points.

Kaiser abdicates * Germany turning point 9 Nov 1918

Nov 9, 1918

Kaiser abdicates * Germany turning point
9 Nov 1918 November 9, 1918- Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and leaves for exile in Holland. * Germany turning point Germany becomes a republic after the monarchy is abolished.

Germany ceases to fire * Germany turning point 11 Nov 1918

Nov 11, 1918

Germany ceases to fire * Germany turning point
11 Nov 1918 November 11, 1918- Germany signs an armistice to cease fire* Germany turning pointGermany "surrenders"

Paris oeace conference 4 Jan 1919

Jan 4, 1919

Paris oeace conference
4 Jan 1919 January 4, 1919- The Paris Peace Conference begins. It is full of disagreements amongst all the members. On June 28,Germany unwillingly signs the Treaty of Versailles. Canada signs separately from Great Britain, a sign that Canada has gained greater autonomy for her contributions to victory in World War One. Canada also gains a separate seat at the League of Nations. However, The Treaty of Versailles creates great bitterness in Germany, especially the “War Gui

Germany economy collapses1 Aug 1921

Aug 1, 1921

Germany economy collapses
1 Aug 1921 1921-1923- Germany experiences a period of hyperinflation when it is unable to keep up with reparations payments. The Weimar government prints more paper money, causing its currency to devalue. The German economy collapses and millions are left without savings or jobs.

Treaty of Versailles * Germany turning point 7 March 1936

Mar 7, 1936

Treaty of Versailles * Germany turning point
7 Mar 1936 March 7, 1936- Against the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler’s newly reorganized Army re-occupies the Rhineland. France and Britain make no effort to punish Hitler for this action. This is the first of Hitler’s land grabs that will lead to World War II* Germany turning pointGerman People are angry for being blamed for the war and that they would have to pay extreme penalties. Germany will again be plunged into war and its own des

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