World War 1

Assassination of Archduke Fredinand

Jun 28, 1914

Was next in line for the austiran throne. Was assianated by a serbian terrorist.

World War 1 started

Jun 30, 1914

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia because of the assassination. Alliances pulled in more countries which started a world war across Europe.

sinking of lusitania

Nov 10, 1915

british passenger ship got sunk by german u-boats.American people are outraged but dont go to war yet.

Italy pulls out of war

Nov 18, 1915

Italy pulls out of world war 1. Due to problems back in there homeland.

Russia Pulls Out the War

Sep 12, 1917

Russia had puuled out the world war. They had rebellions and problems in thier country.

ZImmerman telegram

Oct 12, 1917

The british intercepted a telegram from Germany to Mexico. Germany was promising that Mexico will go to war with the United States. Then United States declared war on Germany

United States Joined the War

Oct 30, 1917

The US joined the war after the Zimmerman Telegram sent From Germany to Mexico. They daclared war and brought fresh troops. They turned the tide

Germany Surrenders and War ends

Nov 11, 1918

Germans were last pushed on the western front and they surrendered the war. Then WWI ends officially.