World War 1 Timeline

  • 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.