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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
In Sarajevo, the Archduke and his wife are killed by Gavrilo Princip. Serbia is suspected as responsible for the attack. -
World War I begins with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.
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Span of World War I
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The US Declares War on Germany
The majority of the Senate votes for war and then President Wilson signs the declaration. Over the next few years millions of men joined the armed forces.
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Germany signs Armistice
Germany signs an armistice with the Allied Powers. This will prevent Germany to start military action again. -
Germany and allies sign the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles imposed limits on territorial, military, and economic provisions on Germany.
