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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a member of the black hands. -
Great War begins
Franz Ferdinand is assassinated sparking World War 1. -
Kaiser declares “open season” on ships
Germany declared a war zone on the British Isles. -
Lusitania sank
Sinking of the Lusitania ship by German submarine. -
Wilson re-elected
Woodrow Wilson reelected for presidency. -
Battle of the Somme
First battle fought between British and French Empire versus German Empire -
Zimmerman note intercepted
A note between Germany and Mexico proposing an alliance. -
US declares war on Germany
Declared war in order to make the world safer for democracy. -
Selective Service Act
This act authorized the federal government to raise an army for World War 1. -
Convoy system
British navy convoy was introduced -
Espionage Age passed
It prohibited any use of foul language whie discussing the US flag. -
Russia Pulls Out of War
the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk officially ended Russia's involvement in World War I. -
Flu Epidemic
Flu outbreak between 1918-1919, biggest outbreak in history. -
Fourteen Points speech
Speech by Woodrow Wilson to promote peace to end World War 1. -
Sedition Act passed
Extended episonage act to cover a larger number of offences. -
Germany signs armistice
A truse with Germany to end World War 1.
