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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are shot to death by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during an official visit to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The killings sparked a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I by early August. -
Wilson Urges Neutrality
President Woodrow Wilson declared that the US would remain impartial in thought as well as in action. And at this time, a vast majority of Americans approved of Wilson's policy of strict U.S neutrality. -
Sinking Of Lusitania
A german U-boat torpedoed and sank the Lusitania, which was a british ocean liner en route from New York to England. This caused a huge uproar. -
Zimmerman Note
This note was sent to an ambassador in Mexico and the goal was to get Mexico to become an ally of Germany. Arthur Zimmermann offered a great deal of financial support along with Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico if they won the war. -
America Declare War
The impact of the United States joining the war was significant. The additional firepower, resources, and soldiers of the U.S. helped to tip the balance of the war in favor of the Allies.Germany's resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships became the primary motivation behind president Wilson's decisions to lead the US into war. -
American Troops Enter Europe
around 2 millions AMericans voluntarily served in the armed forces during WWI. -
Creation Of CPI
The committee on public information was an independent agency of the goverment of the United States created to influence public opinion to support US participation in WWI. -
Selective Service Act
This act required all men in the United States between the ages of 21 to 30 to register for military service. -
Espionage Act
Espionage act imposed harsh penalties for anyone who spoke or acted against the government or military. This act crushed dissent and imprisoned many Americans who spoke against the war. -
Wilson 14 Point
president woodrow wilson gave a speech to congress that outlined the fourteen points for peace as well as the end to World War I. He wanted lasting peace and a end to ALL wars. -
Second Battle Of Marne
The second battle of the marne began with the last German offensive of the conflict and was quickly followed by the first allied offensive victory. -
German Surrender In Compiegne, France
Germany thought they were going to have the ability to win the war, but it came to find out they didn't have the advantage or enough men/supplies so they surrendered. -
Paris Peace Conference
Most Negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference were very complicated. The UK , France, and many more countries fought together as Allied Powers during WW1 and entered as an associated power. -
Rejection Of The Treaty Of Versailles
The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles based mostly on objections to the league of nations. The United States would never ratify the treaty of join the League of Nations.
