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World War 1

By jasonisbell

  • World War 1 Begins

    World War 1 Begins
    Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia.

  • Gas

    Gas
    The Germans fire shells of gas at the Allied forces. This is the first time gas was used in WW1.

  • Lusitania Falls

    Lusitania Falls
    Germans sink the ship Lusitania. It was carrying over 100 Americans.

  • Tanks

    Tanks
    British brings the first tanks ever in battle. Help soldiers cross no mans land safer.

  • Submarines

    Submarines
    Germany begins unrestricted warfare with submarines again. This brings the U.S. closer to war.

  • Zimmerman Note

    Zimmerman Note
    Note from Germany to Mexico asking for Mexico to declare war on America. Greatly enrages the U.S.

  • U.S. Enters

    U.S. Enters
    U.S. joins the war. This gave the Allies a great advantage.

  • Enlisted

    Enlisted
    The Selective Service Act made the draft. This allowed us to get many troops for our cause.

  • German and Russian Peace

    German and Russian Peace
    Germans sign a treaty with Russia. This gave land to Germany.

  • World War 1 Ends

    World War 1 Ends
    World War 1 comes to an end with Germany signing the armistice. The war lasted four years.