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Dreadnought
Great Britain launched the Dreadnought, the world's first modern battle ship. Later Germany built similar ships. -
Russia and Great Britain became allies
Russia and Great Britain agreed to recognize each other's spheres of influence in Asia. The Alliance between France, Russia, and Great Britain was called the Triple Entente. -
Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated
Francis Ferdinand and his wife were visiting Sarajevo. Gavrilo Princip, a member of a Serbian nationalist group assassinated them both. -
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
The ultimatum deadline expired. Austro-Hungarian leaders expected a quick victory. -
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WWI
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Germany declared war on Russia
Germany demanded that Russia stop its mobilization or face war and Russia ignored them. -
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The Battle of Ypres
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The Ottoman Empire entered the war
They were on the side of Austria-Hungary and Germany. The Ottoman Turks were not a strong military power but occupied a strategic position. -
Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine
The Lusitania was carrying a cargo of war materials as well as passengers. 1,200 people were killed. -
Italy enterted the war against Germany and Austria-Hungary
Italy signed a secret treaty with Great Britain, France, and Russia. The treaty guaranteed Italy a share of the spoils after the expected defeat of Germany and Austria-Hungary. -
Britain introduced the tank
The tank was a heavily armored vehicle with guns mounted on it. -
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The Battle of Verdun
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Battle of Jutland
Both Germany and Great Britain claimed victory. -
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Battle of the Somme
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United States declared war on Germany
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German delegation signed an armistice
The armistice provided that at 11:00 A.M fighting would stop. -
Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany
The traty did not state the total amount of reparations that Germany would have to pay.
