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The Assassination of Francis Ferdinand
Archduke of Austria, Francis Ferdinand was shot and killed along wth his wife Sophie. They were killed by Gavrilo Princip who was part of a Serbian assult group called the Black Hand. This was important because it was the first event that caused a domino affect to start WWI -
First Battle of the Marne
Was the first battle of WWI, that resulted in an Ally victory. Important because it gave hope to the allies that they could win the war. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania was attacked and sunk by Germn U-boats. This is important because it killed 1,198 people including 128 americans, these deaths pushed america towards joining the war -
Battle of Verdun
A battle between the French and Germans. Important because it was the longest and bloodiest battle in the war -
The Zimmerman Note: America Declares War!
British forces revealed a encoded telegram from German secretary Arthur Zimmerman, that was sent to Mexico claiming to give them U.S soil if they declared war on America. This is important because it was the final push for america to join the war. -
Russian Revolution
The russian bolshevics over threw the Tsar Nicholas II and Vladamir Lenin. Is important because it affected russia mobility in the war and eventuallty led them to receded from the war. -
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
The peace treaty signed between Russia and the Central Powers. The treaty is important because it offically took Russia out of the War, due to conflicts with the revolution. -
Treaty of Versallies
The Treaty of Versallies was signed in Paris between the Allies and the Central Powers leaders. It took away land from Germany and had them pay the costs of the war. This is important because it ofically ended World War I