World War 1 Timeline

By Hoff1989

  • Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

    Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
    Heir to the Austo-Hungarian throne.

  • Wilson Urges Neutrality

    Wilson Urges Neutrality
    President Wilson declares he wont join any side in the war,

  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania
    Sunk by German U-boats

  • Creation of the CPI

    Creation of the CPI
    Organization to influence public oppinion.

  • American Troops Enter Europe

    American Troops Enter Europe
    American troops set foot in Europe they are called the doughboys.

  • Zimmerman Note

    Zimmerman Note
    Telegraph of Germany wanting an alliance with Mexico.

  • America Declares War

    America Declares War
    America formally declares war against Germany.

  • Selective Service Act

    Selective Service Act
    Act required all men from ages 21-30 to register for military service.

  • Espionage Act

    Espionage Act
    Is a United States federal law passed on June 15, 1917. The act was used to prevent interference with the military.

  • Wilson’s 14 Points

    Wilson’s 14 Points
    14 points to world peace from president Wilson.

  • German Surrender in Compiegne, France

    German Surrender in Compiegne, France
    Ending of the first world war.

  • Second Battle of Marne

    Second Battle of Marne
    Final German push through France.

  • Paris Peace Conference

    Paris Peace Conference
    A meeting for the allied powers to sign for peace.

  • Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles

    Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles
    The U.S. would not join the League of Nations.