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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
On June 29, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife were shot and killed. The assassination happened in Sarajevo, Bosnia. It ended up leading to the start of World War 1 and the United States was heavily involved of it. -
Great Britain Declares for War
Great Britain declares for war on Germany.
This was significant to the US because it started World War 1 which the US was apart of. -
Lusitania Sunk
Germany's U-Boats torpedoes the Britain ship Lusitania. Drowning 1,201 people.
This was significant to the US because 128 Americans were on the boat and died. -
President Wilson get Re-elected
President Wilson gets re-elected as the President of The United States of America.
This was significant to the US because he was chose to be the leader of the country for another 4 years. -
British Intercepts Telegram
The British intercepted a telegram from Alfred Zimmerman. The telegram outlines plans for an alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States.
This was significant to the US because it led to World War 1. -
US declares for War
The United States of America declares war on Germany.
This is significant to the US because they officially entered World War 1.