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Assassination
Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie are shot and killed in Sarajevo. -
War Declaration
Austria declares war on Serbia. -
Allies
Serbia has Russia back them up, and Germany responds by declaring war on Russia. Germany warned France to stay out of it, but France backed Russia. As a result, Germany also declared war on France. -
Britain Joins
Germany invades Belgium, which causes Britain to declare war on Germany. -
No Quick Win
Britain and France pushed Germany back, ruining their hopes for a quick win on the Western Front. -
Turks
The Turks joined Central Powers -
New Method
Countries first start to use poison gas as a method.
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Water War
A submarine of Germany's killed 128 Americans. -
Morale
By this point, everyone's morale was dropping.
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Resumed Water Wars
Germany resumes submarine attacks, angering America. -
Bread Riots
Bread riots in St. Petersburg brought own the Russian Monarchy.
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US Joins
After the submarines start again, the US declares war on Germany. -
14 Points
Wilson write his "14 Points" which basically gives 14 reasons to end the war, and keep the peace. -
Finale
Final showdown on the Western Front. -
The End
After many years, fighting in The Great War is over.
