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Bosnia and Herzegovina are annexed
Bosnia and Herzegovina are a turning point before the war because they led to the assassination of the Archduke. -
Archduke is assassinated
This led to the beginning of World War One with Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia -
Russia announces full immobilization
This is the first attempt from outside of Serbia and Austria-Hungary to start war. This leads to a full out war between European countries. -
Europe Declares War
Aug 1- Germany declares war on Russia
Aug 3- Germany declares war on France
Aug 4- Britian Declares war on Germany
Aug 6- Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia -
Total War
War becomes "Total War" with German Zeppelin air raid on England. This is a turning point for the countries already involved with the war because now it is a full blown world war. -
U-boat sinks the Lusitania. 1,198 civilians, including 128 Americans die.
Some argue that this is the reason the United States entered World War One and that was a turning point for the Allies because the US was able to aid them financially and with more bodies. -
Wilson warns Germany not to continue unrestricted submarine warfare
This will lead to a disruption with Germany in 1917 which will lead to the United States attacking German forces -
Germany declared submarine warefare again
This is important because it leades to the United States declaring war on Germany. -
Wilson asks congress for permission to declare war on Imperial Germany
This is important because America is now more involved with the defeat on Germany and the Central Powers -
The United States passes the Selective Service Act empowering the Federal Government to draft men for the armed forces.
This provided the Allies with more man power.
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Wilson declares his 14 points as the path to world peace
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=62
These points were taken into account at the end of the war when negotiations took place. -
Allied troops break through the German fortifications at the Hindenberg line.
This is the first break through the front which allows the Allies more access to the Central Powers -
the war ends as Germany and Allies sign an Armistice.
This is the first sign of the war being over.
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Woodrow Wilson sets sail for the Paris Peace conference
To tallk with other nations for a treaty, eventually leads to a treaty. -
Peace Treaty signed by German delegates and Allies in Versailles.
END OF WAR!!!!
