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Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated.
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, beginning World War I.
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Germany invades Luxembourg and Belgium. Nations began to ally against Germany
Germans wanted to attack France, therefore, invaded through north of Belgium. -
Austria-Hungary invades Russia.
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Germany begins to blockade materials from Great Britain
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German submarine sinks the passenger liner Lusitania.
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Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary.
Italy signing the treaty of London committing itself to joining World War I. Italy seeked support against France. -
Germany begins to attack Verdun.
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Battle of the Somme.
It was fought by the British allies against Germany. This is one of the bloodiest battle in human history. -
Battle of Verdun ends with destructive casualties.
This ended with 550,000 French and 450,000 casualties. -
United States declares war on Germany.
Due to severe diplomatic relations and the sinking of Lusitania, the U.S and Germany had problems. -
Russia signs armistice with Germany.
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President Woodrow Wilson presents "Fourteen Points".
This was a statement of principles for peace that was used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I. -
Germany begins its final offensive of the war.
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US marine forces stop Germans attempt to cross the Marne River.
This was significant as it was the first Allied victory of World War I, saving the city of Paris. -
Germany signs the Armistice at Compiègne, ending World War I.
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British and American forces enter Germany.
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Peace conference begins at Paris.
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Draft of the covenant of the League of Nations is now completed.
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Germany and its allies sign Treaty of Versailles, while the US signs treaty of guaranty.
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The US fails to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
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Treaty of Versailles is in effect.
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United States signs separate peace treaties with Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
This was the aftermath of World War I. The US signed a peace treaty with German government officials in Berlin.
