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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Ferdinand of Austria occurred June 28, 1914. The assassination led to directly to the First World War I. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. -
Great War Begins
June 28, 1914, the assassination of Archduke-Franz Ferdinand of Austria, triggered the “Great War.” -
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World War 1
Outbreak of war, World War I, fought between July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918. -
"Open Season" on ships
February 4, 1915, Kaiser announce to sink all ships; merchant ships, including neutral countries. -
Sinking of Lusitania
May 7, 1915, German U-Boat U-20 identify Lusitania and sank it in 18 minutes. -
Battle of Somme
July 1-18 November 1916, battle between British and French, intended to hasten victory for the allies and was the largest battle in WWI. -
Wilson Re-Elected
Election of the 33 President of United State, November 7, 1916 Wilson was re-elected. -
Zimmerman Note Intercepted
Zimmerman note was intercepted and diperchered by British intelligence on January 1917. -
U.S. Declares War
April 2, 1917, declares war on Germany due to sinking of ships and alliance letter to Mexico, Zimmermann Telegram. -
Selective Service Act
Enacted May 18,1917, act to raise and increase a national army for World War I. -
Convoy System
Convoy System was introduced by British Royal Navy on May 24, 1917. All merchant ships would be under protection of British. -
Flu Epidemic
In 1918 the Flu Epidemic was the deadliest in history. The flu killed 20-40 million people. -
Fourteen Pionts Speech
January 8, 1918 the Fourteen Point Speech was a statement of principles for peace that was to be order to end World War I. -
Russia Pulls out of War
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, a peace treaty on March 3, 1918 signed and ended Russia’s participation in World War I. -
Espionage Act
May 16, 1918, the Espionage Age Act was passed. It prohibited many forms of speech. It was passed to prevent insubordination in the military and to prevent support enemies of U.S. -
Sedition Act Passed
May 16, 1918, Sedition Act was passed. It was an act to extend Espionage Act of 1918. -
Germany Signs Armistice
November 11, 1918, the armistice; a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting ended the the World War I.
