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The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie
The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife sophie leads to World War I. The United States reamins neutral. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Nearly 1,200 people, including 128 American citizens die when a German submarine sinks the Lusitania. -
President Wilson wins reelection
Avoiding war helps President Wilson win reelection. -
Russian Revolution begins
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U.S. enters WWI
The United States enters the war. -
WWI ends
An armistice ends the war on November 11th 1918. -
Influenza Epidemic
An influenza epidemic kills millions worldwide -
U.S and Germany sign a peace treaty