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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
June 1914 Franz Ferdinand was assassinated when his parade route was changed. -
The Great War Begins
World War one starts with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia. -
Kaiser declares “open season” on ships
This is when unrestricted submarine warfare was declared by Germany. -
Lusitania sank
The Lusitania was shot by a German u-boat due to unrestricted submarine warfare. -
Espionage Act passed
It has been amended numerous times over the years. It was originally found in Title 50 of the U.S. Code (War) but is now found under Title 18, Crime. -
Battle of the Somme
Fought by the armies of the British and French empires against the German empire. -
Wilson Re-elected
Woodrow Wilson was re-elected for president of the United States. -
Zimmerman note intercepted
Germany trying to send Mexico a secret message to get them to join their side in the war. -
US declares war on Germany
After the sinking of the Lusitania from German u-boats, US declares war on Germany -
Selective Service Act
Gave the federal government authority to raise money for a national army. -
Convoy System
Introduced by the Royal Navy due to all the damage from German u-boats. -
Russia pulls out of the war
Russia finally pulls out of the war. -
Flu Epidemic
Spanish flu takes hold of soldiers and people died because of the sickness. -
Fourteen Points speech
Wilson's speech during the war. -
Sedition Act passed
Define treasonable activity including any false, scandalous and malicious writing -
Germany signs armistice
Germany signs the treaty and that is the end of the war.
