World War I

Franz Ferdinand Assassination

Jun 28, 1914

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand sparked the beginning of World War I

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

The death of Franz Ferdinand and his wife triggered Austria Hungary to declare war on Serbia

First use of gas as a weapon by the Germans

1915

Chlorine was first used by the Germans then the British and French caught along to the weapon.

Sinking of the Lusitania

May 7, 1915

Across Europe, a German U-Boat attacked and sank the Lusitania killing many Americans

Wlison reelected; pledged American neutrality

1916

Many people agreed with President Wilson but many Americans had a though time to stay neutral because some people have German roots or come from a different country that is at war with America

Zimmerman note

1917

A telegram sent by the Germans to Mexico for them to attack North America but it was stopped and this triggered North America to declare war on Germany

U.S declares war

1917

Wilson declared war on Germany on April 2, 1917

Bolsheviks led by Lenis overthrew Russian government

1917

Lenis overthrew the Russian government and led the revolution to overthrow it his death remains honored which he is preserved well

War ends

Nov 11, 1918

Wold war 1 also know as the Great War ends

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

This treaty ended war between Germany and the allied powers