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Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated
Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. Princip was part of the "Black Hand." The assassination of Franz Ferdinand ignited war in the already primed nations. -
Germany declares war on France
German soldiers move into neutral Belgium after declaring war on France. Britain demands Germany's withdrawl of its soldiers from Belgium. -
British blockade of Germany
Britain sets up blockades in Germany to prevent contraband, prevent weapons and military goods got into Germany. This prevented Germans from getting fertilizer and growing food, therefore causing them to have a insufficient food supply. -
Lusitania is sunk
German U-Boats sink a ship with many American passengers on board. Americans are not happy but still feel no need to join the war immediatly. -
President Wilson wins reelection
President Woodrow Wilson is reeclected with a campaign stating he does not want to go to war. -
U.S. loaned $2.3 million to the Allies
The Allies needed military supplies but did not have enough money to get them all. The U.S. helped by loaning them money which would be paid back at the end of the war. -
Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare
Germany intends on using an unlimited amount of submarines to attack anything in the water. This frightens the Allies and the U.S. because it could effect our economic standings. The Allies must repay their debts to the U.S. -
Zimmerman Note
A telegram intercepted by the British stating thatif the U.S. went to war, Germany would support Mexico. Mexico would take back New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. -
Bolshevik Revolution begins in Russia
Russia withdraws from the war to deal with its internal affairs. The Russians overthrow their czar regime, and replace the government. -
U.S. Congress ratified War Resolution
US. congress approved the peace resolution. This marked the ending of World War 1. -
Selective Service Act is passed by Congress
This Act gave the United States president the right to draft soldiers.
