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The Election of President Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was elected president in 1912 after serving only two years as governor of New Jersey. President of Princeton University from 1902 until his election as New Jersey governor, Wilson succeeded in his campaigns for both governor and president with significant aid from practical political organizers. -
The Battle of the Marne
marked the end of the German sweep into France and the beginning of the trench warfare that was to characterise World War One. -
The sinking of the Lusitania
caused international outrage and helped turn public opinion against Germany, particularly in the then-neutral United States. -
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The Outbreak of WW1
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, is considered the immediate catalyst that triggered the outbreak of World War I, as it provided the spark that ignited existing tensions between European powers, leading to a chain reaction of declarations of war through pre-existing alliances, ultimately plunging the continent into conflict. -
America Proclaims Neutrality in World War 1
it allowed the country to focus on domestic issues, avoid being drawn into a devastating European conflict that seemed far removed from American interests, and maintain a sense of unity within a diverse population with strong ties to both sides of the war, -
The Battle of the Verdun
it represented a pivotal moment where France successfully defended against a major German offensive, demonstrating their resilience and preventing a potential decisive German victory on the Western Front, despite the incredibly high casualties suffered by both sides; it is also widely recognized as one of the longest and bloodiest battles in modern history, showcasing the brutality of trench warfare. -
The Sussex Incident
prompted a U.S. threat to sever diplomatic relations. -
The Battle of the Somme
considered a significant turning point in World War I because of its immense scale, devastating casualties, and the impact it had on the German army, demonstrating the growing strength of the Allies while highlighting the brutal realities of trench warfare, ultimately contributing to a shift in the war's momentum towards the Allies -
The Re-Election of President Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was elected president in 1912 after serving only two years as governor of New Jersey. President of Princeton University from 1902 until his election as New Jersey governor, Wilson succeeded in his campaigns for both governor and president with significant aid from practical political organizers. -
Armistice Day Ends World War 1
the armistice was signed between the Axis and Allies ending the First World War. The armistice was the culmination of a coordinated Allied offensive extending across the western front, a distance of more than 400 miles. -
The Interception of the Zimmermann Telegram
The interception of the Zimmermann Telegram was highly significant because it played a pivotal role in pushing the United States into World War I, as the decoded message revealed Germany's plan to incite Mexico to attack the US, effectively turning public opinion strongly against Germany and galvanizing support for war declaration. -
The Declaration of New Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany
it directly led to the United States entering the war, as the policy of attacking any ship, including neutral vessels, in Allied waters outraged American public opinion and pushed President Wilson to declare war against Germany -
The United States Enters World War 1
turning the tide in favor of the Allies by providing crucial manpower, resources, and economic support, ultimately leading to the defeat of Germany and ending the war -
The Selective service Act
provide our Nation with a structure and a system of guidelines which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if the country should need it. -
The Espionage Act
The Espionage Act broadly sought to crack down on wartime activities considered dangerous or disloyal, including attempts to acquire defense-related information with the intent to harm the United States, or acquire code and signal books, photographs, blueprints, and other such documents with the intention of passing . -
The Landing of the American Expeditionary Force in France
Just after their arrival in France some American soldiers became a symbol of deliverance for the French people. The first American Expeditionary Forces' (AEF) contingent landed in France in late June 1917 at Saint-Nazaire. The war would soon enter its fourth year with no end in sight. -
The Battle of Argonne Forest
It was one of the attacks that brought an end to the War and was fought from September 26 – November 11, 1918, when the Armistice was signed. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the largest operation of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I, with over a million American soldiers participating. -
The Fourteen Points by President Wilson
These points were later taken as the basis for peace negotiations at the end of World War I. In this January 8, 1918, speech on War Aims and Peace Terms, President Wilson set down 14 points as a blueprint for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations after World War I. -
The Beginning of the Spanish Flu Epidemic
The beginning of the Spanish Flu epidemic is significant because it marked the start of one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, infecting a large portion of the world's population and causing an estimated 50 million deaths, making it a pivotal moment in medical history with lasting impacts on public health practices and pandemic preparedness strategies; the widespread nature of the virus, exacerbated by World War I travel, led to a global crisis -
Russia Pulls Out of World War 1
Russia's withdrawal from World War 1, triggered by the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, was highly significant because it significantly shifted the balance of power on the Eastern Front, allowed Germany to focus troops elsewhere, and ultimately contributed to the end of the war by creating a major power vacuum, paving the way for the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk which saw Russia cede large territories to Germany -
The Passing of the Sedition Act
banned the publishing of false or malicious writings against the government and the inciting of opposition to any act of Congress or the president—practices already forbidden in some cases by state libel statutes and the common law but not by federal law. -
The Paris Peace Conference & Treaty of Versailles
The Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles were significant because they officially ended World War I, establishing the terms of peace between the Allied Powers and defeated Germany, including harsh reparations, territorial losses, and disarmament, which are widely considered to have contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany and ultimately, World War II