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Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassinated
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/archduke-franz-ferdinand-assassinated The leader of Austria-Hungary visited the capital of Bosnia. He was in the parade when a group of Serbian nationalists shot him. This act ignited the powder keg that led to World War 1. -
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World War I
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Britain Declared War on Germany
Britain had delivered and ultimatum to Germany that if Britain would stay neutral that Germany would not attack, but Germany had not answered so in order to protect themselves they declared war. -
Woodraw Wilson Announces Neutrality
American President Woodraw Wilson announces that the United States will remain neutral. This is important because the Allies could really use the help but the Americans want to stay out of global issues. -
First Battle of Marne Begins
The beginning of this battle marks the start of the use of trench warfare as both sides begin to dig trenches and don't plan on coming out. -
UK Makes Announcement
The United Kingdom announced that the North Sea was a military area. Doing this was important because it was then a blockade to Germany and prevented them from getting goods. -
Zeppelin Raid on Britain
Britain suffers its first casualties from an air attack when Germans unleash a improved invention from the French called a zeppelin. -
Germans Unveil New Weapon
This is where the Germans unveiled yet another of their many new weapons that were invented during World War 1. This new weapon was liquid fire. This was important because this just goes to show how determined the Germans were to win this war. -
Second Battle of Ypress Begins
This was an important part of World War 1 because this was the first battle when Germany unleased just one of it's many inventions that came about through the war, poison gas. -
Britain's "Lusitania" Sunk
Britians ocean liner gets sunk by Germans. In order to keep the U.S. neutral Germany agrees to stop submarine patrols. -
Battle of Verdun Begins
The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest battles of all of World War 1. -
Battle of the Stomme Begins
http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/somme.htm' This is important because this is the battle where tanks are first being used. -
U.S. Enters War
Congress authorized a declaration against Germany. This is when the Americans join the war on the side of the Allies. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sends Zimmerman telegram in secret to Mexico to try and persuade them to join the war but Britain incercepts the message and deciphers it first. -
U.S. Declares War on Austria-Hungary
The United States declared war on Austria-Hungary on this day. This was important because it showed how strongly the U.S. was on the side of the Allies and how strongly they wanted to win the war. -
Armistice Day
This is the unofficial end of World War 1. We now celebrate this day, but the name has been changed to Veteran's Day.
