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First Battles of Ypres
The first Battle of Ypres was a turning point in the World War. The war took place in October 1914. This battle was important because it stopped the Germans from gaining control and taking hold of Ypres in Belgium. After they successfully stood their ground they got control of their ground, it helped establish the Western Front. -
Franz Ferdinand is assassinated
The cause of the war started because of the death of Franz Ferdinand on June 28th, 1914. People were already on edge due to the alliance that had formed. This death played a significant role in provoking conflict. This led to the World War going into effect. -
Germany sank HMS Lusitania
When Germany sank HMS Lusitania in May 1915. This led to the United States joining the World War. This attack led to the public opinion to switch on who they were supporting or standing with. This ultimately was a spark for the United States to join the war in 1917. -
Gallipoli Campaign
The Gallipoli Campaign started on April 25, 1915. This was important because it was a crucial war that was fought between the Allied Forces and The Ottoman Empire. The goal of the campaign was to secure the sea route to Russia and wipe out the Ottoman Empire. This ended in the Allied Force's failure. -
The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme occurred in July 1916. This was important because it was the bloodiest battle. This battle lasted 4 months from July to November. This goal was to take stress away from France and shatter the German lines. Even tho this was a big battles for both sides the battle was a turning point and gave more power to the Allied forces. -
The Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele was also the Third Battle of Ypres in July 1917. This war was between the Allies against the German Empire. This was important because it captured the german-held high ground. The fighting and weather made this one of the most harsh battles of the war. This ended in heavy deaths on both sides but the Allied got more ground and made the German Empire weaker. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolshevik Revolution was in November 1917. This was a pivotal event in Russian history. This established the Soviet Union. This was an important event because it raised the Bolshevik. This had not only an impact on Russia but also on the 20th century. This revolution changed the political change and economic changes that can still be done today. -
The U.S entered the War
The U.S. entered the war on April 4, 1917. With the U.S. joining the war this has a big role on the outcome of the war. During the war the US had a balance among the Allied powers, helping with drafting the central powers. They also provided troops, resources, and financial support which helped the Allied powers. All in all the US joining the war shaped the outcome of the war. -
John expressed his feelings to Virginia
In October 1918 John expressed to Virginia how happy he was that he got a magazine from her. John also mentions his concerns with her about the money she spent getting it to him. John mentions that he has plenty of things to read and that she does not need to spare any money for him. I think this shows what type of person John is knowing he is still caring for Virgina even if the thing she did made him happy. -
John Writes Virginia
On July 19, 1918, John wrote Virginia a heartfelt letter while he was away serving his country. He expresses how he has been feeling lonely while he has been away. How he misses her dearly and can’t wait for when they reunite. -
John wrote to Virginia about his time in Jefferson Indian.
On July 21, 1918, John wrote to Virginia about his time in Jefferson Indian. John described his time there as “hot as a sinner's hell”. I think the choice of words he uses shows the extreme heat he had to live in while at war and the time he was. I can only imagine the challenges he had to go through while being there. -
The signing of the Armistice
The signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. This played a role in stopping the world war and finally gaining peace. This created a standing point for there to be negotiations. Then the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This allowed for the rebuilding of Europe. Sets boundaries for the future so there are no further conflicts like this. -
John wrote to Virginia
On December 7, 1918, John wrote to Virginia. John expresses how beautiful Paris is and how wonderful it is there. He also brings up that he lost his luggage as he was traveling to Paris. He also mentions to Virginia how he got his friend Ruth to get Virgina a souvenir while he is at Chicago. -
John sent a letter to Virginia
On December 12 1918 John sent Virginia a Letter. John writes about how he has a fear of getting sick. After seeing his friends pass away from sickness. He also says that he got to see his friends after a long time. At the time the sickness going around was smallpox and typhoid and probably many more