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Allies
First called the Triple Entente, it contained France, Britain, and Russia. Later, the United States, Japan, and Italy entered and it was changed to the Allies -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated
Along with his wife, he was assassinated in Bosnia by Serbia nationalist. This started World War I. -
Central Powers
First called the Axis Powers, consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Later, the Ottoman Empire joined (Aug. 2, 1914), and along with Germany and Austria-Hugary, they became the Central Powers. -
Schlieffen Plan
Britain's declaration of war against Germany -
Sinking of British liner Lusitania
At 2:10 in the afternoon, German U-Boats launched attack on the ship killing 1,119, including 114 Americans. The ship sank in only 18 minutes. The attack caused American outrage and led to the United States entering the war. -
Sinking of Arabic
German U-Boat launches attack killing 44 people, along with 2 Americans. -
Sinking of Sussex
German U-Boat accidentally torpedoes French liner Sussex, mistaking it to be a minelayer. There were 80 casualties including 25 dead Americans. -
Battle of the Somme
One of the largest battles of WWI. Fought near the Somme River in France. On the first day, Britain lost 57,000 men. By the end of the battle on November 1, 1918, the Allies will have lost 1.5 million soldiers. -
Zimmermann Note
Germany proposes military alliance to Mexico and promises to help Mexico regain land back lost in the Mexican-American War. America intercepts the telegram and enters WWI. -
Commitee on Public Information
Nation's first propaganda agency created with the intention of spreading patriotism and pro-war antics. Paintings, poems, leaflets, and speeches were being spread around America. -
Espionage And Sedition Acts
Espionage was passed April of 1917, and the sedition acts may 1918. this allowed the government to fine someone speaking out against the war up to $10,000 or incarcerate them for 20 years. -
Selective Service Act of 1917
Enables the government to impose a military draft -
Convoy System
A system in which multiple merchant ships sail together to avoid attacks and ensure mutual safety and protection -
War Industries Bonds
Established in 1917 and reorganized in 1918. Helped reduce waaste, improve efficiency, and regulate prices. The WIB increased production by 20%. -
Food Administration
Under Hoover, Wlson sets up administration to reduce the amount of food consumed to increase food for the troops. Instead of rationing food, Wlison called for "wheatless", "porkless", "sweetless", etc. days of the week. The efforts worked; food sent to the troops was tripled. -
National War Labor Board
Established by President Wilson in 1918. Enforrced child labor laws and gave unruly workers the "work or fight" choice, meaning if they refuse to abide by conduct, they cannot have a draft exemption. -
Second Battle of the Marne
Last major German offense on the Western front during WWI. Ended on August 6,1918. -
Austria-Hungary Surrenders to the Allies
In the Armistice of Villa Giusti, Austria-Hungary surrenders to Italian forces in Northern Italy, right outside of Padua. -
Establishment of the German Republic
Weimar Republic or German Reich. In power from 1919 to 1933, then the Nazis took over. -
Cease Fire and Armisticec
Germany agrees to cease fire and armistice on November 11,1918.
