World War 1

By Gerind

  • Alliance System

    Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
    Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, and Russia

  • The Battle of Tannenburg

    The Battle of Tannenburg
    Second key battle during the war. German propaganda started on this battle. The Germans ended up winning this war on August 30, 1914. This battle proved the German's superiority in the war.

  • The Battle of the Marne

    The Battle of the Marne
    Very first battle of World War 1. This Battle made it clear neither side are capable of winning the war easily.

  • Battle of the somme

    British french offensive
    First use of tanks

  • Poison Gas

    First used by the germans in april 1915
    Allies begin use: gas masks became standard equipment

  • Armored tank/ U boats

    First used in by allies in January 1916
    Germans see effectiveness begin production
    Most dramatic new weapon Uboats
    Great britain blockade
    submarine - attacked ships, changing course of the war

  • the battle of verdun

    German offensive attempting to break deadlock
    French advance… back to their original position

  • Sussex Pledge

    Promise from Germany to America that they'll stop shooting passenger ships. Also agreed to pay for damages

  • 1916 Election

    “He kept us out of war”
    REPUBLIC DIVIDED
    Republican candidate charles evans hughes attempted to avoid the issue
    Wilson narrowly wins the election

  • Sussex Pledge Reversed

    Germany sees America trading supplies with Britain and this frustrates them. After seeing this, they abandon the Sussex Pledge and puts submarines back in European waters

  • The Zimmerman Telegram

    Secret telegram from Germany to mexico
    Intercepted by the British
    Newspapers published the secret Zimmerman telegram on march 1, 1917

  • America Has Enough

    In march 1917, GErmans attacked and sank 4 american ships. 36 people die
    Wilson STILL isnt sure about entering war!
    April 2, 1917, president wilson asks congress for a declaration of war against germany
    Congress debates
    Concern over profit from war
    First women to serve in congress, Jeannette Rankin, votes against declaration along with 56 other members
    Declaration of war is official on april 6, 1917

  • American Mobilization

    Selective service Act
    24 million register- 3 million called to serve, 2 million volunteer
    Thousands of women enlist in armed forces
    300,000 African Americans join the army and navy
    Most worked menial jobs
    140,000 African Americans were sent to Europe - 40,000 fought
    Henry Johnson was the first american to receive the french
    Croix de guerre (cross of war) for bravery