World War 1

Cause of World War I

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Francis Ferdinand and wife were assissinated.

World War I Begins

Jul 28, 1914

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

Sinking of the Lusitania

May 7, 1915

German submarine sank the British passenger ship the Lusitania.

America Joins World War I

Apr 6, 1917

America declares war on Germany due to Americans being killed on the Lusitania and the continuation of Germany attacking ships.

First Day of American Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Millions of American men registered for service on the first day of the draft for World War I.

First American Troops Land

Jun 25, 1917

First American troops land in France.

American Soldiers Killed

Oct 21, 1917

First three Americans killed in combat during World War I.

Prohibition Passed

Dec 18, 1917

U.S. Congress Passes "Prohibition"

President Wilson's 14 Points

Jan 8, 1918

President Wilson outlines his 14 points for World War I.

Chemical Warfare Autorized

Jun 28, 1918

U.S. War Department authorizes chemical warfare services.

Treaty of Versailles

Nov 11, 1918

Treaty of Versailles ends World War I.

U.S. Senate Receives Peace Treaty

Jul 10, 1919

U.S. Senate receives peace treaty with Germany

Women Vote

Aug 1, 1919

Women earn the right to vote.