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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was murdered.
By a member from the Black Hand named Gavrilo Princip.
Spark of world war one.
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Ambassadors Meet
The ambassador of Austria knew they were going to need help, so they reached out to Germany for help, and talked to their ambassador.
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Austria Demands Apoloiges
Austria leaders demand that the Serbian leaders apologize for the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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Serbia Seeks Russia's Help
Serbia sought help from Russia, and received a promise of support if Austria were to attack.
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The Ultimatum
Serbia accepted most of the points of the ultimatum, but not all of them. In responce, Austrian officials demanded that all parts of the ultimatum be met and mobilized their troops on the Serbian border.
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Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
With no further responce from the Serbian leaders, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
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Japan demands China
Japan makes 21 demands on China, including greatly extending Japanese control of Manchuria and Chinese economy.
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President Wilson Sends a Note
President Wilson sends notes to Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary of Navy Daniels directing them to draft a defense program.
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General Staff Plans to Send a Million People Overseas
Another U.S paper, this time the Baltimore Sun carries the story that General Staff is planning to send a million soldiers overseas.
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United States gets Telegramthat Britian Translated
Reich Foreign Secretary Zimmermann's telegram to Mexico urging her entry into war against the United States is discovered and translated by the British.
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President Wilson Makes Another Speech
"Peace without Victory." speech is made by President Wilson.
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President Wilson Launches Nationwide Campaing to Support for War
President Wilson launches a nationwide whistle-stop campaign to generate support for Preparedness and the Continental Army with three speeches in New York.
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President Wilson Prepares his Final Speech
President Wilson delivers his final speech of Preparedness in Saint Louis.
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President Wilson Tells Germany to Stop Sinking Ships
President Wilson, publicly calls for the German's to stop their submarine policy of sinking all ships in enemy waters without warning.
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President Wilson is Re-elected
Woodrow Wilson is re-elected in the USA with a campaign slogan of "He kept us out of the war".
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German Propaganda Cartoon
Germany released a propaganda cartoon showing how Britian is taking over everything called The British Octopus.
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Europe finally has peace
An armistice is signed and Europe is at peace.
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Hyperiflation in Germany
Due to The Treaty of Versailles, hyperiflation became a big problem in Germany, one american dollar equaled 7,000 German marks.
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Ford Company
The Ford Company exceeds $1 billion.
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Stock Market Crash
The stock market crashed, causeing the start of the Great Depression.
Economic