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Wilhem II becomes Kaiser
Kaiser Wilhem II becomse ruler of Germany after his father dies. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated
Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were shot driving through Sarajevo. They were killed by a member of the Black Hand. -
Austria-Hungary declares war
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on basis of the Archdukes assassination. -
Russian Army Mobilizes
The Russian Army is moblized to help their Allies of Austria and move to the Serbian Border. -
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World War I
The timespan of World War I. This is the time the total war took place and many countries declared war on each other. -
America declares war on Germany
After attacks on civilian American ships near Britain, President Wilson asks congress to declare war on Germany and is granted permission. -
WWI ends
The treaty of Versailles is signed and the war is officially over.