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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Sophie
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Russia Enters World War 1
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World War 1
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Battle of Tannenberg
Germany defeats Russia forcing them to retreat back into Russia. Many Russian soldiers were sent into combat without riffles. -
Turks Join Central Powers
Once they joined Central Powers they cut off crucial Allied supply lines to Russia through the Dardanelles, a vital strait connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. -
Ottoman Empire Enters War
Ottoman Empire signs an accord with Germany and enters the war.
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Poisonous Gas Became a Weapon
Germany began using poison gas as a weapon. Allies soon followed.
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Battle of Gallipoli
Allies sent a massive force of British, Indian,, Australian, and New Zealander troops to try to open the strait. After 10 months and 200,000 deaths Allies finally with drew troops. -
Russians Retreat
Russians retreat from German-Austrian offense. -
Germany Gets Desperate
Germany got desperate to break the stalemate so they announced that they would resume unrestricted submarine warfare. -
British Intercept German Message
British intercepted a message from the German foreign minister, Arthur Zimmermann that stated that Germany would help Mexico to "reconquer lost territory in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona". This made the hatred for Germany grow rapidly in America. -
The March Revolution
The March Revolution forced Tsar Nicholas to abdicate. The Duma set up a provisional government.
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United States Declares War on Germany
Congress approved declaring war on Germany because it was a "war to end war". America had many allies with countries involved in the war so this was to "make the world safe for democracy". -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk to end Russia's participation in the war. -
Tsar is Excuted
A Civil War starts between the Reds (Bolsheviks) and the Whites. The Reds execute the tsar and his family. -
Germany Ends the War
Germany finally came to an agreement with Allies at 11 A.M. causing the Great War to come to end.
