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Imperialism Begins
The practice of strong, industrialized countries taking over weak countries. -
Militarism Leads to WW1
Countries involved have strong military values. -
Propoganda
Engcouraging men to fight in the war, civillians to support their troops. The posters and ads encourage the country's cause. -
The United Kingdom declares war on Germany
After Germany invades Belgium, the UK decides to help their allies. -
The Battle of Tannenberg begins.
Most famously known for Trench Warfare. -
Archduke and Sophie Assassinatined
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austira-Hungary's throne, and his wife Sophie were assassinated by a Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip in Bosnia. -
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World War One
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Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
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Germany Declares War on Russia
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Germany declares war on France
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Schleiffen Plan is Put into Affect
Lead to Britain declaring war on Germany . -
The First Battle of the Marne Begins
Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in. -
Germany declares a "war zone" around Great Britain
Essentially effecting a submarine blockade where even neutral merchant vessels were to be potential targets. -
The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania is sunk by German U-boat
This brings the US into the war. -
Italy Joins the Allies
After betraying its original alliances, Germany and Austria, Italy joins the Allies in WW1. -
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico
The British intercept and decipher the coded message. -
The United States declares war on Germany.
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Russian Central Powers Goes into Effect
The armistice agreed upon between the new Russian government and the Central Powers goes into effect. -
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issues his Fourteen Points
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Russia Leaves War
Due to extreme difficulties with supplies and leadership
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Rationing Goes into Effect in Britain
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German Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany.
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Treaty of Versailles
One of the peace treaties ending WW1.
